28 July 2006
NEWS
Gene breakthrough heralds better prospect for malaria solution
Biologists led by Tim Karr have made a major breakthrough in understanding the genetics of an insect parasite that is being targeted by researchers as a way of preventing the spread of malaria.
Chemistry festival creates buzz among students
Staff and students from the Department of Chemistry have been spreading the word about the excitement of science at a series of outreach events. University team selected for Clinical Psychology contract
The School for Health, in partnership with the Department of Psychology, has been selected as the preferred bidder to provide a Doctorate programme in Clinical Psychology for the northern area of the new South West Strategic Health Authority.
Academics win prestigious research funding
Cathryn Mitchell and
Furong Li
(Electronic & Electrical Engineering) have both been awarded research funding under prestigious schemes run by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). Felicia Fai receives 'top paper' recognition
A paper by Felicia Fai, Lecturer in International Business in the School of Management, has been ranked in the World Patent Information Journal's list of top 25 papers.
Tess Ridge wins SPA's best newcomer award
Tess Ridge (Social & Policy Sciences) has been presented with the ‘Best Newcomer' award from the Social Policy Association (SPA).
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INFORMATION
RAE gets new dedicated post
As next year's submission to Research Assessment Exercise 2008 approaches, the University's preparations are being coordinated by newly-appointed Research & Information Manager,
Diana Newport-Peace.
Pay Modernisation
Negotiations on pay modernisation are progressing well, but there are still some issues to resolve with respect to terms and conditions. The University and the Trades Unions are continuing to make every effort to complete this work as soon as possible.
Renewable energy options for the Claverton campus
The Department of Estates has commissioned a feasibility study from the consultants Energy for Sustainable Development, that will review the options available to the University as it seeks to reduce its reliance on traditional sources of electricity, gas and oil. Changes to personal homepage addresses
Following the upgrade to the new web server, certain domain changes have taken place:
All existing URLs continue to work without modification but we strongly recommend using the new-style URL from now on.
Royal Mail pricing changes
From 21 August 2006, the Royal Mail is changing the way mail is charged. This new system will, in most cases, add a minimum of 11p to a 1st Class 100g (A4) letter.
HSBC closes
The campus branch of the HSBC has now closed. The cash machine has also been removed. HSBC customers can make cash withdrawals from the Natwest machine. Nearest HSBC branches are Milsom Street and Southgate.
A4 is closed but buses still run
Until September, the A4 in Saltford is shut to all traffic except residents and public transport. Pete Herat reports on how buses are getting through.
Jobs
Vacant posts: www.bath.ac.uk/jobs
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TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
IN THE MEDIA
- Laurie Peter (Chemistry) appeared on Radio 4's Material World
as part of a discussion on the future of solar energy. Listen to the programme.
- Tim Karr & Ben Heath's research into stopping the spread of malaria has received coverage in Turkey, Australia & Switzerland, as well as in the UK.
topˆ EXHIBITIONS
The Golden Age of British Painting | Till 24 September | Holburne Museum
The years from around 1700 to 1840 in Britain are considered by many to be one of the Golden Ages of European art. During this period, art in Britain was transformed: a country of generally conservative and provincial tastes, served by immigrant artists from the continent, became one that produced its own outstanding painters, whose work was admired and imitated throughout Europe and North America.
Free entry to staff & students
Frabjous Beasts | Till 10 September | Holburne Museum
Quentin Blake has selected twenty beastly works by some of the country's finest living illustrators.
Free entry to staff & students
DanceSCAPES | Till 13 October | ICIA Art Space 1 & 2
A unique photography exhibition specially commissioned by Dance South West & Arts Council England South West is shown as part of the Big Dance 2006, a national celebration of dance across the UK between 15 & 23 July 2006. Leading photographer Kevin Clifford was invited to combine the beauty of the West Country with the imagination and talent of the region's most creative dance artists. ICIA at the University of Bath is the only venue in the south west to exhibit the full series of photographs.
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Teambath FC news
~ Former Bristol City Chairman John Laycock has been named the new Chairman of the club.
~ Midfielder Neil Saunders will lead TeamBath FC into action as club captain for the 2006/7 season. S Sports Training Village hosts inaugural wheelchair rugby Triple Crown
Some of Britain's top players will be in action when the thrills and spills of wheelchair rugby come to the Sports Training Village this weekend. topˆ |
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