University Update

Thursday 28 March 2013

News

A great time to do the Staff Survey
The quieter Easter period is a great time to complete your Staff Survey.

Let’s Talk – what would you like to know?
Our second ‘Let’s Talk’ open staff meeting with the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dame Glynis Breakwell, takes place on Tuesday 9 April.

Newly appointed Heads of Department announced
We are pleased to announce that seven new Heads of Academic Departments have been appointed.

China Connect events see alumni share job hunt expertise
Parallel employability and networking seminars held in Beijing and Shanghai brought together over 120 alumni to pool expertise on China’s job market.

Death of Professor Ronald G. Board
It is with regret that we announce the death of Professor Ronald G. Board, one of the founding members of the University.

Professor Barry Crittenden new Heat Transfer Society president
He was inaugurated as the Society’s president at the 2013 annual dinner held at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London earlier this month.

You’re never too young to graduate!
Primary school pupils from Swindon took part in a mock graduation ceremony jointly organised by the Dorcan Academy in Swindon and the University’s Widening Participation team.

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Research

Call for external advisers from UK Research Integrity Office
UKRIO draws upon its Register of Advisers to offer guidance on the best way to ensure good practice in research and address poor practice and misconduct.

University research features on Bang Goes the Theory
Revolutionary burns dressings that could save young lives developed by chemists at the University appeared on BBC1

Sir Edmund Happold senior visiting research fellowship
An exciting opportunity has arisen to apply for a Research Fellowship at the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering (ACE).

Dr Keith Stokes and Dr Grant Trewartha contribute to new rugby injury study
Research undertaken by Dr Keith Stokes and Dr Grant Trewartha from the Department of Health has contributed to a major report into rugby injury.

New technique detecting ‘sugar-coated’ proteins could identify diseases earlier
Biochemists and Chemists have developed a new technique that could be used to detect a range of age-related conditions such as diabetes and dementia.

Planning for Impact Event – Report and Slides
At the first IAA-funded Planning for Impact event held on 14 March 2013, academics from across the University presented research-related activities they had carried out.

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Training and Development

UKBA requirements and our responsibilities - Wednesday 10 April 1.05 - 2.05pm
All staff dealing with international students need to be aware of the University’s responsibilities and the requirements for students on Tier 4 visas.

VAT - the basics - Thursday 18 April 9.30am - 12.30pm
This course aims to explain the basics of VAT to those who regularly have to deal with the problems it raises.

Learn Spanish in Alicante
Find out if you are eligible to participate in our University scheme. The selection process is now underway.

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Information

Easter 2013 opening times
A list of opening times for facilities across campus over the Easter period.

O2 to install mast – some disruption expected – Sun 31 March
On Sunday 31 March, telecoms firm O2 will be installing a new telecoms mast on Norwood House. We are expecting some disruption to pedestrian routes.

Staff discounts
The University has agreed special discounts for staff with various local businesses.

Two week summer lab placement scheme for gifted A-level science students from low income backgrounds
Contact Rebecca McKevley a TeachFirst participant at r.mckelvey@in2scienceuk.org for more information.

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In the media

Benefit cuts and rhetoric undermine a bastion of civilised society, Guardian

Dr Toby Jenkins discusses the burns dressing that could save young lives, BBC Bang Goes the Theory

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Events

Public lecture: Downsizing for fuel efficiency - Tues 9 April, 6.15pm
Dr Chris Brace asks 'how far can we downsize?'

Annual program of Omnibus events
Information on various Omnibus staff society events

I-SEE seminar - BaleHaus: lessons learnt and way forward for renewable construction materials- Tues 9 April, 4.30 - 5.30pm
Professor Peter Walker, Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering

I-SEE seminar - It's no use reducing your footprint if you keep increasing the number of feet: Population growth and the environment - 16 April, 4.30 - 5.30pm
Roger Martin, Chair of Population Matters

I-SEE seminar - After Sustainability: denial, hope, retrieval - 30 April, 4.30 - 5.30pm
John Foster, Research Fellow in Philosophy, Department of Politics, Philosophy and Religion, Lancaster University

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Arts

Nominations now open for arts and media awards
Nominate someone who has done something exceptional in the fields of arts or media that you think deserves special recognition.

ICIA

Music
Sheelanagig - Sat 6 April, 7.30pm

Dance
bgroup - Just As We Are - Sat 23 Mar, 7.30pm

Bodysoc - Dancing Down Route 66 - Thu 11 - Sat 13 April, 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm

Theatre
National Theatre Connections What Are They Like? - Tue 26 Mar, 8.30pm

Exhibitions
University of Bath & Photosoc - Photography Competition Exhibition - Thu 21 Mar - Fri 24 May, Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm

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