4 November 2011
News
Bath receives recognition from QAA for effectively engaging with students
Our excellent track record on student engagement has resulted in the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) inviting Gwen van der Velden, Director of Learning & Teaching Enhancement, to join a newly created Advisory Group to develop a new chapter of the UK Quality Code.
Graham Brown awarded visiting fellowship at Stanford and Uni of Singapore
Graham Brown, Senior Lecturer in International Development from the Department of Social & Policy Sciences, has been awarded the 2012 Lee Kong Chian Distinguished Visiting Fellowship at Stanford University and the National University of Singapore.
Stephen Pavelin joins School of Management
Stephen Pavelin has joined the School of Management as Director of its Centre for Business, Organisations and Society (CBOS).
Maths student takes on 750 mile running challenge for charity
A mathematics student is taking on a demanding challenge, running to and from campus everyday this year, to raise money for the human trafficking charity Stop the Traffik.
'Unitache' fundraising trio put away razors for Movember
A group of fundraisers from the University are putting their razors away for a whole month and growing moustaches to raise money to fight prostate cancer.
Research
Bath takes Fluid Power & Motion Control Symposium to US capital
The University and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control (FPMC 2011) is currently being held in Washington DC.
Information
Please watch your speed on Claverton Hill
Staff and students who use Claverton Hill to drive to and from the A36 are being asked to watch their speed on this narrow stretch of road.
Expenses must now be submitted online through Agresso
Don’t forget that expense claims from staff and postgraduates must now be submitted online through Agresso. Paper claims will be rejected and returned to you.
Road works in Hinton Charterhouse
A section of the B3110 (Bath Road, Hinton Charterhouse) is to be reconstructed/resurfaced from Monday 7 November 2011 to Thursday 10 November 2011 and will be closed from 7pm to 7am each night.
Jobs
To view vacant posts visit: www.bath.ac.uk/jobs/
In the media
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- Paul Cornish (Dept of Politics, Languages & International Studies) calls for international cooperation over cyber attacks - Bath Chronicle
- Theo Popadopoulos (Dept of Social & Policy Sciences) offers his expert opinion on Greece's proposal to hold a referendum on its EU membership - BBC Radio Bristol (Listen again at 1:09:08)
- Chris Martin (Department of Economics) discusses the current European Union debate - BBC Radio Somerset (Listen again at 2:12:24)
- Chris Budd (Dept of Mathematical Sciences) addresses the purpose of Trigonometry - The Times (subscription only)
Work perks
Omnibus AGM Thursday 17 Novemeber
- Check out our events programme:
Pre-Christmas shopping trip to Cardiff Saturday 26 November
Santa canal cruise - starts from Bradford-on-Avon Sunday 18 December
Peter Pan panto - Bristol Hippodrome Sunday 8 January
Events
Research in the World lecture series: Energy storage - the missing link Tuesday 8 November
The role of new technologies in the world’s increasing demand for electricity is the subject of a public lecture taking place at the University of Bath next Tuesday.
Our climate is changing and why we are responsible Wednesday 9 November
Phil Jones, Director of the Climatic Research Unit at the University of East Anglia, will be discussing the implications of climate change in a public lecture at the University of Bath next Wednesday.
An open meeting co-sponsored by the three recognised university trade unions is taking place on Wednesday 16 November.
Bath Science Café: Future energy production – the dead human body as biomass
Death expert John Troyer will discuss the environmental impacts of burial and cremation at the next Bath Science Café on Monday 14 November.
Learning & teaching
Please ask your first year students to fill in this survey
The University carries out a short annual survey of new students on campus to collect their views of departmental and central University induction. Please encourage students to log on and complete this quick survey.
Training & development
Web expenses demonstration
Expenses for staff and postgraduate students must now be claimed online. To support the move from paper to online claims, we have been running a number of demonstrations, drop in and practice sessions. In addition there are also guides and videos available.
Retirement - Planning for the future Wednesday 30 November
By listening to expert speakers and through informal discussion, this course aims to give staff considering retirement an opportunity to prepare themselves for their future, so that their new life may be approached with confidence and enthusiasm.
This is a 12-hour course consisting of four modules spread over two days. It comprises of a mixture of presentations and participation and is accredited by the Royal Society of Public Health. Participants are required to attend the whole course in order to receive a Certificate of Attendance.
Alumni News
A muddy magnificent effort
A wheelchair invented by Tim Morgan (MEng, Innovation and Engineering Design) has helped Rick Rodgers, a former stunt man and stage combat performer, become the first wheelchair user to complete the gruelling Mud Runner Classic 10k off-road run.
Merriman Capital Group, Inc. appoints Mark Green to head its Investment Banking Group
Mark Green (MBA, School of Management), who received his MBA. from the University's School of Management, has been chosen to head the Investment Banking Group at Merriman Capital Group, Inc.
Tim Hall (Business Administration, School of Management), has been appointed the new Finance Director of OGT.
Arts
www.bath.ac.uk/icia
Upcoming events:
- Charter Day concert | 5.30pm | American Museum in Britain | Bath | Saturday 12 November
- Dance production The lessening of difference by Ben Wright | 7.30pm | ICIA Arts Theatre | Saturday 12 November
- bgroup Intermediate/advanced level dance workshop | 11.00am-5.00pm |ICIA Arts Theatre | Sunday 13 November
- Choral & Orchestral Society Remembrance concert | 7.30pm | St. Michael's Church, Broad St, Bath | Sunday 13 November
- Talk and reception - Wendy McMurdo and Vicki Bell in conversation | 7pm (6pm Reception)| ICIA Arts Space 2 | Wednesday 16 November
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Sport
Winter price freeze on Superleague ticket bundles
Netball fans can snap up a bargain with TeamBath’s winter price freeze ticket offer if they’re quick off the mark. Tickets for TeamBath’s 2012 phase 1 Fiat Netball Superleague home fixtures are available at 2011 game prices when a bundle of tickets for all four games is bought.
Quartet in England long squad
Four TeamBath netballers feature in England’s 15-strong long squad for the World Netball Series fast net competition taking place in Liverpool this month.