Friday 30 March 2012
News
Film: Thank you for making us University of the Year
A short film to celebrate us being named The Sunday Times University of the Year 2011/12.
Interactive smart phone apps could revitalise cemeteries
John Troyer is helping to design new interactive technology to make cemeteries more accessible.
Nominate a new Chancellor by Thursday 5 April
Lord Tugendhat has given notice that he intends to retire as Chancellor of the University. Members of the University are invited to put forward any names for the appointing committee’s consideration by 5 April.
Whistleblowing policy and anti-bribery training
Information about the University’s updated Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblowing) Procedure and new online anti-bribery training.
University’s latest Annual Review now available
The University of Bath Annual Review 2010/11 is now available to view online. For a printed version please email k.barker@bath.ac.uk
Event inspires visually impaired youngsters to go to uni
Teenagers with visual impairments got to grips with science and maths at a special event hosted by the University’s Widening Participation Office.
Film: The BANTER student shop challenge
BANTER, the student enterprise arm of the Students' Union, gave teams of students the chance to occupy a city centre shop to set up a business for a day.
Research
Research showcase film about Centre for Death & Society
John Troyer discusses his work looking at modern cremetorium equipment, and Kate Woodthorpe talks about her research into attitudes to cemetery use.
The Researcher newsletter out now
The Spring 2012 edition of The Researcher is now available to view online.
Researchers from our Department for Health are looking for volunteers to help them continue research into how short exercise sprints can help to reduce the risk of diabetes.
Images of Research 2012: 'Research in your World' - submissions by Wednesday 4 April
The theme of the exhibition this year is ‘ Research in your World’ and the University is looking for entries that will show the public how our research is relevant to the world that they know.
Staff training & development
Internal
Chairing Recruitment Panels - Wednesday 18 April
Computer Workstation Risk Assessment - departmental assessors - Wednesday 25 April
Lights, camera, action: KTA-funded media training back by popular demand -Wednesday 9 May
Knowledge Transfer Account (KTA) has organised and funded a media training workshop. Places are limited so anyone interested is being urged to book now by contacting Will Marsh, Head of Corporate Communications.
Don’t miss the Leadership@lunchtime workshops
This comprehensive programme of lunchtime workshops looks at aspects of leadership in the context of research or academia in general. Designed as a series of workshops, participants are welcome to attend just one or two sessions or book for the complete series.
A road map to involving patients in research - Friday 25 May
This one-day event will help attendees gain an insight into the importance and benefits of patient and public involvement (PPI) as well as provide practical information to help support the use of PPI within their own research.
Programme of staff development courses for 2012
External
Association of University Administrators Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Practice - Wednesday 25 April and Wednesday 12 December 2012
This Postgraduate Certificate is designed as a self-managed, supported, work-based learning programme. The programme is one of independent learning leading to a level 7 Postgraduate Certificate, validated and awarded by The Open University.
Learn Spanish in Alicante free of charge
Under the Cooperation Agreement between the Universities of Bath and Alicante, members of staff can attend intensive Spanish language courses free of charge, with free bed & breakfast accommodation. Apply by Friday 27 April 2012.
Learning & teaching
Call for Teaching Development Fund bids 2012/13 - deadline Monday 16 April
The University’s Learning & Teaching Quality Committee is pleased to invite bids for the latest round of teaching development funding for projects in academic year 2012/13.
Information
Executive Committee notes and outcomes
Executive Committee of 15 February 2012 Summary notes
Executive Committee Business of 14 March 2012
Ede & Ravenscroft Prize for the best postgraduate research student
- deadline 12 noon on Wednesday 4 April 2012
Nominate your post grad students for £1,000 prize, with each of the shortlisted finalists receiving a £50 book token.
Excellence in Doctoral Supervision award - deadline Wednesday 4 April
The purpose of this award is to promote, recognise and reward excellence in the supervision of doctoral students of all kinds. The award consists of a prize of £1,000 to the successful nominee(s). Please could you make any potential successful nominees aware of this award.
Staff - do you employ students? – deadline Friday 13 April
Recognise their hard work by nominating them for Student of the Year 2012.
The Chancellor's Prize 2012 - deadline noon Friday 20 April
If you feel one of your students deserves the Chancellor's Prize 2012, then make sure you nominate them. The winner of the prize will receive £1,500.
The 2012 Staff Recognition Award - deadline Monday 23 April
The Staff Recognition Award recognises either individual members, or small groups, of support staff who have shown excellence in the way in which they have undertaken their duties and who have contributed to the broader life of the University.
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.
Campus round-up, Times Higher Education
Graphene ready for commercial exploitation, Electronics Weekly
Local enterprise partnership launches drive to harness UK talent, Bath Chronicle
A precarious life, Sydney Morning Herald
'We're feeling like victims of discrimination', Bath Chronicle
'Granny grab' unlikely to prove a bruiser, Financial Times (subscription needed)
Events
Biofeedstocks: Cultivating a bio-based future - Tuesday 3 April
Speakers from industry and academia present the latest research into producing and upgrading small molecules from biofeedstocks. Symposium organised by students from the Centre for Sustainable Chemical Technologies. Register here.
Celebrating the journey of sport at University of Bath - Wednesday 4 April
A public lecture will celebrate the University’s journey to become one of the UK’s leading centres for high-performance sport and a key player in preparation for the 2012 London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. To book a free place please contact Paula McGrane or call 01225 386631.
In conversation with... Simon Murray, Chairman of Glencore - Monday 16 April
Simon Murray, Chairman of Glencore, polar explorer, adventurer and former French Foreign Legionnaire. Reflecting on lessons from life and business today. Places are limited so to register your attendance please complete the form.
Human development in India: towards social inclusion - Monday 23 April
This lecture will draw heavily on India's recent Human Development Report, for which Dr Mehrotra was lead author. Dr Mehrottra was one of the original architects of the UN Human Development Reports, and is currently Director of the Indian Institute for Manpower Service.
Work perks
Omnibus staff society events programme:
- Murder Mystery Trip down the River Dart - Saturday 19 May (Limited places first-come-first served)
- Heights Tour of Wells Cathedral - Saturday 9 June Spaces still available
- Day trip to Waddesdon Manor - Date TBC (Contact Sue Briault for more details)
- Dublin Tall Ships Festival - (5 days / 4 nights) Thursday 23 August Book Now
- Monthly book sale (Last Thursday of each month) Student Centre 12.30 - 1.45pm
Alumni News
Alexandra Rickham
Jamaican Observer interview with Alexandra Rickham, Paralympian sailor, who studied Natural Sciences at the University.
Ben Rushgrove
Interview with British Paralympian Ben Rushgrove who trains at the University and received a BSc in Sports Performance in 2009.
Arts
Upcoming events:
- Bath Malaysian & Singaporean Association BAMSA Night | ICIA Arts Theatre | 7.30pm Saturday 31 March
- Photography Exhibition - ICIA Art Space 1 until Friday 15 June
- Jo Longhurst Suspension - ICIA Art Space 2 until Friday 4 May
- Artist in Residence Peter Anderson - ICIA Art Space 3 until Friday 4 May
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Sport
Bath triumph in South West varsity
The Universities of Bath and Exeter faced each other over the weekend in the largest student sporting event in the history of the University of Bath – the ‘Best of the South West’ varsity.
IDEALS (International Development through Excellence and Leadership in Sport) develops ideal graduates
A new report commissioned by UK Sport reveals that overseas volunteer experiences develop students’ cultural intelligence, a skill highly desired by employers.