Friday 29 June 2012
News
The University is saddened to announce the death of Carmen Gabriela (Gaby) Miron-Buchacra
The University is saddened to announce the sudden death of Carmen Gabriela (Gaby) Miron-Buchacra, a fifth year research student studying for an Integrated PhD in Postgenomic Biosciences (Regenerative Medicine Route) in the Department of Biology & Biochemistry.
Death of John Lamble, former University Librarian
We regret to announce the death of John Lamble, former University Librarian, who died on Wednesday 20 June, aged 86.
University receives Best ‘Collaborative Impact’ at national awards ceremony
The University of Bath and Ford have been awarded best ‘Collaborative Impact’ at the PraxisUnico Impact Awards Ceremony 2012, for their research into the reduction of C02 emissions.
Bath Entrepreneurship Programme delivers investment for University lecturer’s business idea
Giordano Pula (who has recently joined Pharmacy & Pharmacology) was offered a five-figure investment for his business on the spot after he pitched to investors last week in the culmination of the Bath Entrepreneurship Programme which was held at the Innovation Centre.
School of Management (SOM) awarded EQUIS accreditation
The SOM has heard that it has received accreditation from EQUIS, the European Foundation for Management Development's (EFMD) quality inspectorate. This new seal of approval means that the SOM is meeting the very high standards set by EQUIS, giving it worldwide recognition.
Staff Recognition Awards 2012
The winners of the 2012 Staff Recognition Awards are Colin Kennedy (Estates) and Wendy Lambson (Physics).
Bath’s student shop goes national
A student enterprise competition that started in Bath is set to go national this week, when teams from five universities will battle it out at London’s world famous Spitalfields market.
Bath employability skills project showcased at HE STEM conference
On Monday 18 June, over 100 delegates attended the South West HE STEM Workforce Development and Employability Conference organised by the South West regional HE STEM team who have been based at our University since 2010.
Death & Society student wins top award
Susan Morris’s voluntary “trail-blazing” work with the Natural Death movement has earned her The Welch Allyn UK Pioneers of Care Award for Nursing 2012.
Bright future for photonics in Bath
Physicists at our University have installed a precision machine to make optical fibres that could be used for applications ranging from diagnosing cancer to engineering jet engines.
Bath's Holburne museum wins architecture award
The Holburne museum in Bath has been chosen for an award from the Royal Institute of British Architects (Riba).
University spin-out Glythera relocates to North East as part of £2M funding round
University spin-out company Glythera, an emerging biopharmaceutical company, has successfully completed a fundraising round totalling £2m.
Research
Aki Salo: 'UK’s 5th man in the 4x100 relay race'
Dr Aki Salo's research into baton exchange during Olympic races has been featured worldwide including coverage in the Washington Post.
Dr Theo Papadopoulos invited speaker at major events in South Korea
Theo Papadopoulos was the keynote speaker at the KIASHA & Korean Social Policy Association event in Seoul
Research uncovers tobacco companies’ tactics to undermine tobacco control in Czech Republic
Two of the world’s largest tobacco companies have actively weakened tobacco-control policies in the Czech Republic over the past two decades researchers from the Department for Health have found.
Social networking changing the way men and women use the net
A study by psychologists in the Department of Psychology has found there is a widening gap between the way men and women use the internet.
Return to engineering made possible through Fellowship
Dr Helen Cornwell has been appointed as a Research Officer through the Daphne Jackson Fellowship Scheme in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
Survey into staff and PG students' research data needs and practices
Researchers are being asked to spend a few minutes of their time to fill in this survey in which all entrants who complete the survey will be entered into a draw to win a Kindle 3G.
Structural biology research featured in special issue of FEBS Journal
Three research papers from our Department of Biology & Biochemistry are appearing in a special virtual issue of FEBS Journal on Molecular Enzymology. Papers authored by Professor Michael Danson, Dr Jean van den Elsen and Professor Ravi Acharya are all featured.
Staff training & development
Programme of staff development courses for 2012
New IT training courses now available
Learning & teaching
Call for additional Teaching Development Fund bids 2012/13 Deadline 5pm TODAY
Further bids for the latest round of the Teaching Development Fund are invited for projects in the academic year 2012/13.
Information
Important changes – Leave booking is going online
Until now, the way you have booked and recorded leave has been paper-based and individually calculated. It is now to be completed online using ITrent.
Emergency response exercise - how did it work for you?
This survey should be completed by everyone who was present on site at the time of the invacuation/evacuation exercise. The results will then be analysed and feedback provided via the Staying Safe and Well website.
Jobs
View our current vacancies
In the media
Would you like to receive a daily email of news stories that feature the University? Please email press@bath.ac.uk and include the word 'Headlines' in the subject box. A selection of HE stories in the national media is also included. For a more comprehensive list of the University's media coverage, visit the bathinthemedia page.
James Betts talks to the BBC about nutrition, BBC Radio Wiltshire
Peter Lambert comments on Paraguay coup, Wall Street Journal
Ben Rushgrove features in the Guardian
Bryn Jones gives his opnion on the Euro, Guardian
Richard Joiner's research into internet usage by different sexes features in the Daily Telegraph
University of Bath's subamrine tem selected to compete in first ever international submarine race, BBC News
Research into the cost of dying by CDAS features on BBC News
Student Charis McKenna leads an Olympic Day for Bath's older residents with commentary from GB Bob Skeleton Winter Olympian Adam Pengilly, BBC Points West TV (22.30-24.39)
Hugh Lauder's research into graduate earnings featured in the THE
Stuart Miller talks about being London 2012 Head Doctor BBC Points West
Roger King comments on the proposed risk-based quality assurance regime for checking university standards, THE
Department for Health's research into scrummaging issues features on International Rugby Board (IRB) website
Bill Clinton praises student entrepreneur James Boon, Bath Chronicle
Events
Sustainable Chemical Technologies Summer Showcase Monday 9 - Wednesday 11 July
Annual Summer showcase focusing on disseminating the latest research in the area of sustainable chemical technologies.
Work perks
Omnibus staff society events programme
- Day trip to Waddesdon Manor - Wednesday 18 July
- Latest West End Theatre offers including Sunshine Boys
Alumni News
Alumni recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours
Congratulations are due to seven University of Bath alumni and staff recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list this year.
Fiona Marshall
Dr Fiona Marshall (BSc Biochemistry) has been interviewed by Trends in Pharmacological Sciences.
Arts
ICIA Upcoming events:
Dance/Film - Peter Anderson - Marks, Set, Go! - Sunday 15 July
Music - JeMOO - Thursday 12 July / Creole Choir of Cuba - Thursday 19 July
Sign up for the ICIA's e-bulletin for all the latest news or keep up to date on Facebook or on Twitter @iciabath
Sport
Access changes to STV & pool once Olympic training camps start from 1 July
Following the arrival of international athletes on July 1, please note the access changes to the STV and pool.
Olympic day run adds sparkle to Gold Rush Day
2012-bound badminton player Hadia Hosny El Said, who trains at the University, sent more than 100 people off on Saturday’s Olympic Day Run at the Sports Training Village.
Bronzes for Bath pair
Two University based athletes, Paul Blake and Katrina Hart, collected bronze medals on the third day of the IPC European Paralympic Athletics Championships in Holland.
Team Bath trio prepare for inaugural World University Netball Champs
University of Bath students Kadeen Corbin, Yasmin Parsons and Mia Ritchie are preparing to compete at the inaugural World University Netball Championships in South Africa next week.
Judo Gemma selected for London 2012
A future University of Bath student, Gemma Howell, has been selected as part of the British judo squad for the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Bath pair added to GB swimming team for London 2012 Olympics
Two further University of Bath-based swimmers, Siobahn-Marie O’Connor and Chris Walker-Hebborn have been added to the Team GB team for the London 2012 Olympic Games following successes at the ASA National Championships.
Hurdlers take step closer to London 2012 Olympics
Five University of Bath-based hurdlers each took a step closer to competing at the London 2012 Olympic Games with impressive performances at this weekend’s Aviva Trials.