Friday 26 October 2012
News
Jane Millar talks about Pro-Vice-Chancellors' visit to Chemistry
A message from Jane Millar, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research).
Over 120 employers (& the Mayor) attend Uni's biggest ever Careers Fair
Last Thursday’s Careers Fair in the STV was a bigger event than many of the national fairs, and gave students from first year onwards the chance to talk to 122 employers from a wide range of sectors.
Working towards Quality Mark for our care leaver provision
We are currently working towards obtaining a Quality Mark from Buttle UK for our care leaver provision.
Electricity networks sector debates four key challenges
Key participants in the electricity networks sector have met at the University to highlight the challenges to the imminent UK roll-out of smarter electricity networks.
Vacancy for Head of Department of Chemistry: Invitation for expressions of interest
Please submit your expression of interest by Friday 2 November 2012 either by internal mail or email to Director of Human Resources Ian Cheetham.
Changes to casual workers’ rates of pay
The Vice-Chancellor’s Group has agreed to remove the lowest casual worker rate of pay with effect from
1 October.
Needed: Outreach tutors in maths, languages & science
The Widening Participation Office is currently looking to recruit a number of Student Ambassadors to fulfil the role of outreach tutor.
Executive Committee: Sep statement of business | Jul summary outcomes
The latest information from Executive Committee.
Research
Volunteers needed to help understand effects of ageing on muscle strength
Dr Keith Stokes and his research team from the Department for Health are looking for volunteers to take part in a study to help them understand more about the effect of ageing on our muscles.
Volunteers needed for research into health messages in the media
Volunteers are needed to take part in a survey that aims to find out what health messages we get from the media about our weight.
Knowledge Transfer film: Improving design of bulk handling machines
Professor Glen Mullineux and Dr Andrew Hillis have been working with Schenck Processes UK to improve the machine design of bulk handling machines.
Do you suffer from headaches? Can you help with research?
Researchers at the Centre for Pain Research would like to hear from healthy adults who experience occasional headaches, but are not on any prescription medication or seeking medical help.
Contextualising your research – free workshop - Wednesday 31 October
Sophie Duncan (Deputy Director of the National Coordinating Centre for Public Engagement) will co-deliver a course aimed at demonstrating the benefits for researchers engaging with the social context of their work.
Collaborating for IMPACT event - Tuesday 27 November
Join senior staff from universities, voluntary organisations, social enterprises and their public and private sector partners to share and learn from good practice, innovation and experiment.
Impact Acceleration Account (IAA)
briefing sessions
New briefing sessions are now taking place for the IAA.
Views on Knowledge Exchange needed
Please share your views on knowledge exchange for a chance to win a Kindle.
Proposals for HEIF funding are now welcome from all researchers.
Learning & Teaching
Launch of the 'Leading the Enhancement of Assessment Practises' (LEAP) project: Enhancing assessment practices
This new institution-wide LEAP project aims to support departments in transforming assessment and feedback practices through the use of new technologies.
Launch of new Experiences@Bath lunchtime events
A new monthly series of events entitled ‘Experiences@Bath’ will launch with the first event taking place on Thursday 1 November.
Using social media in research and academia - TODAY
This session is the first in a series of short briefings that will take place on different aspects of social media, and how they can be of use in research and academia.
New e-resource launches for new Foundation Degree students
Stepping into Higher Education is designed to help students adapt to higher education and develop effective academic practices during and after their induction programme.
Staff training & development
Mental health first aid - Thursday 8 November
This course is aimed at all staff but particularly those who support students' well-being.
Managers' Forum - Friday 9 November
This forum looks at how can Universities be adaptable organisations.
Retirement: Planning for the Future - Wednesday 21 November
This course aims to give staff considering retirement an opportunity to prepare themselves for their future.
FindaTVexpert is working with the BBC Academy on a media training day (Friday 18 January 2013) for female experts in Science, History, Politics, Business and Engineering.
Programme of staff development courses for 2012
Jobs
View our current vacancies
Information
New discounts for University staff
A list of the latest discounts available to University staff.
Staff/students: Subsidised music lessons start next week
Continue your music studies or try something new by signing up to ICIA's subsidised instrumental and vocal tuition scheme taught by professional tutors.
In the media
John Troyer gives his talk 'Future Death' at the TEDx event in Bristol.
Bath student Cynthia Cheung uses business training to support two Big Issue artists, BBC News
Grant Trewartha's rugby scrum research quoted Daily Telegraph
Mark Brosnan's research into why don't male & female brains understand each other features in Huffington Post
Paul Gregg discusses long-term youth unemployment Guardian
Brian Kelly joins Live Chat on academic blogging: power & pitfalls Guardian
Andrew Graves discusses confusing energy tariffs BBC Radio Wiltshire (Listen from 30.10)
David Galbreath discusses Scottish independence Public Service
John Troyer comments on a story of a person dying at will in their home, Minnesota Public Radio News
Ravi Acharya discusses how snake venom could be used to design new drugs for high blood pressure, BBC Radio Brisol (Also Radio Wiltshire & Somerset)
John Troyer discusses why more people are choosing 'green' funerals, Minnesota Public Radio News
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Events
Book making workshops - Starts Saturday (27 October)
Multi disciplinary artist and bookbinder Guy Begbie presents a series of six weekly bookmaking workshops at ICIA.
Bath fireworks display - Saturday 3 November
Bath Rotary Club & University of Bath RAG are once again putting on a joint fireworks display.
Are buildings evil - Tuesday 6 November
Professor David Coley will discuss why buildings use energy, and how much they use.
Professor Alan Winfield from the Bristol Robotics Lab will put the case for a new ethical code for roboticists, in a free public lecture at the University.
Work perks
Omnibus staff society events programme
- Day trip to Cardiff for culture or Christmas shopping, contact Jane Heywood - Saturday 24 November
- Victorian Festival of Christmas, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, contact Margaret Pickering - Saturday 1 December
- Aladdin Christmas Pantomime at Bristol Hippodrome - Sunday 30 December
Alumni News
Final year students invited to attend networking AlumNite in Bristol - Thursday 1 November
A free event for recent graduates to meet up with other local-based Alumni, catch up with old friends, make new ones and perhaps gain a fresh perspective on their CV.
Alumni Fund grant application deadline Wednesday
If you know of anyone considering applying for an Alumni Fund grant, they have until Wednesday 24 October to submit their application for the next round of funding.
Arts
Upcoming events:
Theatre
- Show in a Week! - Saturday 27 October
Event
- Katy Carr - Saturday 27 October
Dance
- James Wilton Triple Bill - Saturday 3 November
Exhibition
- Dinu Li - Nella Mia Fantasia Wednesday 17 October - Friday 18 January
Exhibition Preview
Yvonne Buchheim - False Starts Thursday 1 November
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Sport
University graduate Rickham wins pair of British Sailing awards
Bath graduate Alexandra Rickham has collected a pair of top titles at the Skandia Team GBR annual prize giving dinner.
Team Bath MCTA tennis player Samantha Murray has won the Aegon GB Pro-Series Glasgow title.