27 January 2006
NEWS
Anxious fathers make caesarean ops more painful for mothers
Fathers who are anxious during a caesarean operation may increase the pain experienced by the mother after the delivery of their baby, according to Ed Keogh's new research published in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine.
In celebration of our 40th anniversary
This year the University celebrates its 40th anniversary. To commemorate this, the Department of Marketing and Communications has produced a 40th anniversary publication which has been circulated to all staff. A website with additional information will soon be going live.
Revitalised world-class Bath MBA launched
Building on its 40 year history and reputation for excellence, the University of Bath School of Management has launched a revitalised, world-class MBA programme.
Students celebrate Chilean presidential success
Three IMML Spanish (International Management & Modern Languages) students witnessed the making of history when they took part in the national celebrations following the election of Chile's first woman president last week. Diploma in Fitness Excellence - First successes
The Wellness and Lifestyle Team is pleased to announce its first successful graduates from the inaugural Diploma programme.
Free public lecture: The quest for antimatter
Why do we exist? Matter and antimatter should annihilate one another, leading to an empty Universe! This, one of the fundamental questions of existence, will be discussed at a free public lecture at the University of Bath in Swindon next week (1 February). topˆ INFORMATION
Chemistry networking forum 1 February
An event to introduce some of the current and future research topics that members of staff in Chemistry have interests in, and to facilitate discussions regarding new research collaborations and interdisciplinary projects between Chemistry and other departments.
The saga continues: No access to/from campus from The Avenue
The University has been advised by Bath and North East Somerset Council that consultation is again underway about proposals to restrict traffic turning from the campus into The Avenue and vice versa. This would have a knock on effect on all the other access roads to campus. Interested parties are urged to email
transportation@bathnes.gov.uk before
17 February 2006, copying to
avenue@bath.ac.uk so the Director of Estates can take staff feeling into consideration when compiling the institutional response. Please note, any previous correspondence to BANES will not be taken into consideration in the current consultation.
Survey about bus services 20A/C
Bath and North East Somerset Council are proposing an increase in frequency of circular bus routes 20 A/C to half-hourly, depending on demand. PLease complete the survey. Research leaders' survey
Following the success of the
Careers in Research Online Survey
research staff surveys, institutions from across the UK are taking part in this new HEFCE-funded survey, aimed at finding out what research leaders think about their role and the support they receive to learn it, develop it and perform it. Unwanted Christmas present sale for charity
Tuesday 31 January - 11am - UBSA
A raffle will be drawn at 1.30pm
Jobs:
Vacant posts: www.bath.ac.uk/jobs
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- Ed Keogh (Psychology) has been interviewed on ITV West and a number of BBC radio stations about his research into caesarean
births. The study was reported in almost a hundred national and international newspapers including the Guardian, the Telegraph and the Daily Mail.
- Stefan Wolff (ESML) offered his expert opinion on the Iraq elections on Russian Today, BBC Radio Wiltshire, Bath FM and GWR.
- Steve Borthwick, an Economics and Politics graduate, is featured in the Six Nations England Team. BBC Sport
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
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Monday 30 January
12:15 PM Consumption, cyber-identities and new forms of citizenship
13:15 PM BICS Seminar
19:30 PM Town Hall power: good or bad?
19:30 PM Asylum seekers & refugees: Representation in the media
Tuesday 31 January
11.00 AM Unwanted Christmas present sale for charity
13:00 PM Adult recreational netball
Wednesday 1 February
10:30 AM Tips for Writing a Successful Proposal
11:15 AM Chemistry Networking Forum
17:30 PM GULP Lecture: 'The Quest for Antimatter'
Thursday 2 February
10:30 AM MBA Open House Event
14:00 PM The Mid-PhD Check (HSS)
14:15 PM Space Management Committee
Friday 3 February
19:30 PM A celebration of women in astronomy
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Booking for classes and events is now open. Please pop into the office in 1 East 2.1, call us on ext 6777 or check out the website for further details.
Lines of Enquiry 2 Work by Graduates of BA Fine Art Drawing School and Design, Swindon College
Till Friday 17 February | 10am-5pm
ICIA Art Space 1 | Admission Free
This highly respected course brings together students keen to develop an artistic practice through investigating drawing and its role in contemporary art. The pieces selected for this show include video, mixed media, photography and sound. This is a chance to view some intriguing work by students immersed in a culture of intense artistic enquiry.
Sweet Charity by BUSMS
Wednesday 8-Saturday 11 Feb | 7.30pm
ICIA Arts Theatre | £9, £7 concs & University staff, £5
BUSU
Bob Fosse's outrageous musical that became a landmark of the late 60's is a story of an impetuous young woman who not only wears her heart on her sleeve, she's had it tattooed on her arm! Includes show-stopping songs such as Rhythm of Life, Rich Man's Frug, If My Friends Could See Me Now and the unforgettable Big Spender.
Doubles joy for tennis pair
University students Jenny Broughall and Emily Quin won the women's doubles title at the BUSA tennis championships, beating Loughborough pair 6-4, 6-4 in the final.
Forthcoming home fixtures
Saturday 28 January: Hockey - TeamBath Buccs v Belper - 1.30pm, STV
Saturday 28 January: Basketball - TeamBath Romans v Plymouth Raiders II - 5.30pm, STV
Monday 30 January: Football - TeamBath v Halesowen - 7.45pm, Twerton Park
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