Friday 9 December 2011
News
Just one minute of exercise a day could prevent diabetes researchers find
Performing short cycle sprints three times a week could be enough to prevent and possibly treat Type 2 diabetes researchers at the University have discovered.
Vice-Chancellor returns to the lecture theatre
Vice-Chancellor Professor Glynis Breakwell went back to the lecture theatre as part of a new innovative project this week.
University of Bath doctor to play key role in London Olympics
One of our academics has been appointed as the Head Sports Doctor for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Students prepare for winter graduation ceremonies at Assembly Rooms
The University’s winter graduation ceremonies will see more than 1,000 students receiving their degrees in the Assembly Rooms on Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 December.
A student with severe cerebral palsy is graduating with honours at the University’s winter graduation ceremony on Wednesday 14 December.
CBE award for Professor Geoff Whitty
Geoff Whitty received his CBE at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday 6 December, for his services to teacher education.
Green impact year 2 looks to be bigger & better!
Following on from its great success last year, the Green Impact initiative continues into its second year and looks like it will be even bigger and better.
Visiting Professor Doug King honoured by Royal Institute
Visiting Professor Doug King has received a lifetime Honorary Fellowship from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
Research
Multi-disciplinary research team awarded University seed funding for future water laboratory
A new multi-disciplinary initiative, that springs from the University’s Sustainable Water Sandpit, intends to bring together scientists, engineers, social scientists, investors, economists, policy makers, business people, advocates and users in order to examine and advance the implementation of sustainable water technologies.
New Research Outcomes System (ROS) launched by Research Councils UK (RCUK)
ROS is the Research Councils UK’s (RCUK) common approach to collecting details of the outcomes and impact of its funded research. RCUK believe that this information will be essential to demonstrate the benefits of Research Council funded projects to society and the economy.
Bath wins newly-awarded Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with Hydraulic Projects Ltd
The University has been awarded a KTP with Hydraulic Projects Ltd, (Hypro) a company which designs, manufactures, assembles and distributes quality hydraulic valves, actuators and pumps from their site in Dawlish, South Devon.
Associate recruited for Seiche KTP
The Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) team are pleased to announce the recruitment of Associate Ladipo Baruwa, to work on a KTP with Seiche Measurements Ltd, a company at the forefront of passive acoustic monitoring and sound and vibration engineering.
Ideas sandpit 3: identity and security Application deadline Monday 12 December
The aim of the sandpit is to stimulate multidisciplinary research proposals and initiatives in promising areas of research for the University around security and identity in the broadest sense.
David Parkin Visiting Professorship 2012/13
Applications are invited for the David Parkin Visiting Professorship for the academic year 2012/13. The Esther Parkin Trust provides annual funding of up to £20k to support this award. It provides an excellent opportunity to attract an outstanding colleague from outside the UK and to develop ongoing research and publication partnerships.
Learning & teaching
Better@Bath launched yesterday!
The Better@Bath web pages were launched yesterday by the Learning & Teaching Enhancement Office (LTEO). A joint campaign between the University and the Students’ Union, the main aim of Better@Bath is to provide a focus for student feedback through the National Student Survey, highlighting innovation and good practice in learning & teaching, and recognising achievements which enhance the student experience.
Faculty Learning Communities kickstart blue sky thinking on digital literacies
The start of this month saw the creation of the first Faculty Learning Community (FLC) for the Faculty of Science, as part of the newly funded Professionalism in the Digital Environment (PriDE) project. Bringing both academic and administrative staff together with student representatives, this FLC was the third of four set up to explore the issues surrounding the digital environment and digital literacies.
Information
Vacancy: Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Internationalisation)
The University has created the new full-time post of Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Internationalisation) to lead the international development of the University and to raise the University’s international profile.
Revision of Dignity & Respect for Students & Staff: policy & procedure
Having listened to feedback from the University community, we have revised the Dignity & Respect for Students & Staff of the University: policy & procedure for dealing with complaints. The revised policy has been approved by the Executive Committee and came into effect yesterday (8 December 2011).
The 'General' print queue will be reinstated on Tuesday 13 Dec
On Tuesday 13 December Computing Services will be re-introducing the 'General' Print queue and setting it as the default printer for all centrally managed staff PC's, ie. those that run Windows XP or Windows 7.
iTrent: Have you checked your personal details yet?
All staff are now able to securely view and update more of their personal details through the upgraded iTrent system over the web.
Richard Farrow retirement party
Richard Farrow, financial accountant, (finance office) is due to retire at the end of December. Finance staff are organising a get-together and would like as many of Richard’s friends and colleagues from across the University to join them in wishing him well over a glass of mulled wine and mince pies in the Wessex restaurant on Friday 16 December at 3.30pm.
Staff Survey 2011: December update
Development of departmental action plans is continuing to progress following the outcomes of the staff survey.
Christmas lunch available at four eateries on campus
If you and your team or friends are looking for a Christmas lunch venue, then why not have your Christmas lunch in one of our four restaurants and bars.
Help the homeless this Christmas
This year Student Services would like to celebrate Christmas by inviting you all, students and staff, to bring a gift for the homeless people of Bath to the Student Services Centre in 4 West.
Professor Richard Ryan podcast now live
The podcast of world-renowned pscyhologist, Professor Richard Ryan, talking about why video games are so addictive and why people can't wait for the weekend, is now available.
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.
- Vice-Chancellor’s ‘Shadowing Day’ broadcast on BBC Points West
- Stuart Miller speaks of his appointment as Head Doctor for London 2012, BBC Radio Bristol (1.17.10-1.19.49) and BBC Radio Somerset (2.37.50-2.42)
- Bruce Morley discusses the current Eurozone situation, BBC Radio Bristol (1.36.44-1.40.51)
- Hanna Wade speaks about her ‘Shadowing Day’ with the Vice-Chancellor, BBC Radio Bristol (1.21.34-1.24.33)
- Torvill & Dean help British rhythmic gymnasts reach London 2012, BBC Sport
- Graham Brown talks about Britain-Iran Relations, BBC Radio Wiltshire
- Roger King discusses a risk-based approach to quality assurance, Times Higher Education Supplement
Work perks
- Check out our events programme:
Santa canal cruise - starts from Bradford-on-Avon Sunday 18 December
Peter Pan panto - Bristol Hippodrome Sunday 8 January 2012
WW1 trip visiting the Somme Battlefields - (4 days / 3 nights) Saturday 31 March 2012
Decennial Floriade Expo - Netherlands (4 days / 3 nights) Friday 6 July 2012
Dublin Tall Ships Festival - (5 days / 4 nights) Thursday 23 August 2012
- New Bristol Hippodrome theatre ticket offers-
Blood Brothers Friday 24 February 2012
Matthew Bourne's Nutcracker Wednesday 18 April 2012
Events
Bath Science Café: What happens when we run out of oil? Monday 12 December
The next Bath Science Café will explore whether there is any hope for the continuation of western civilisation as oil production declines.
HPC Symposium (powerpoint) Monday 16 January 2012
A one day networking event for high performance computing (HPC) at the University. Users of the HPC facilities will be giving talks and presenting posters on their research.
Training & development
Mental health first aid - numerous dates
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.
Researcher development courses
The Researcher Development Unit (RDU) manages a large programme of courses and events for the skills and career development of researchers.
Alumni News
Denise Lynn becomes Vice President of Employee Relations for American Airlines
Denise Lynn (BSc Economics) has moved from her position of Vice President of Flight service to that of Employee Relations.
David Kennaway reaches final 15 in competition to go to space
David Kennaway (BSc Computer Science) is in one of the final 15 who are competing for a trip to space in a comeptition run by Red Gate Software, a data management tools.
Two Bath graduates set up online replication of a farmers market
Ruben Kostucki (MEng Biochemical Engineering) and Seb Powell (BBA) have set up Flavrbox, a project which aims to reconnect consumers with the suppliers of local and indepedent food producers.
Rotork plc sponsors Team GB Judo athlete Tom Reed
Tom Reed (BSc Busines Administration), an internationally recognised Judo competitor, has been sponsored by Rotork plc and is aiming to be part of the Olympic Judo team 2012 and the Commonwealth Games in 2014.
Arts
Upcoming events:
- Bath University Student Theatre Sleeping Beauty | 2.30pm / 7.30pm | ICIA Arts Theatre | Thursday 8 - Saturday 10 December |
- Choral & Orchestral Society Christmas Concert | 7.30pm | Ascension Church, Claude Avenue, Oldfield Park, Bath | Saturday 10 December |
- Wendy McMurdo exhibition: Childhood, fantasy and play | 10am-5pm | ICIA Art Spaces 1, 2 & 3 | Until Friday 27 January |
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Sport
TeamBath Superleague Christmas launch 2012
Come along the to the TeamBath Superleague netball Christmas launch 2012 in which TeamBath will be facing an 'All Star' opposition.
Team Bath’s 2012 Fiat Netball Superleague team pre-season photoshoot
Team Bath’s 2012 Fiat Netball Superleague team swapped their Sports Training Village base for one of Bath’s iconic landmarks for their pre-season photoshoot.
Malcolm Arnold wins Sports Journalist Association “Outstanding Contribution to Sport” award
Athletics coach Malcolm Arnold has won the Sports Journalist Association "Outstanding Contribution to Sport" award. He was presented his award by World, European and Commonwealth champion hurdler Dai Greene at an award ceremony in London
on Wednesday 7 December.