News

Dr Giorgio studies Italian identity in New Zealand

Fri Jul 19 10:07:00 BST 2013

Dr Adalgisa Giorgio, Senior Lecturer in Italian Studies, from our Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies recently returned from a four and half month research visit to New Zealand. read more »

Bath Alumni visit to Paris

Wed May 22 12:08:00 BST 2013

Over 80 alumni and students gathered for a lively social and networking evening in the heart of Paris on Thursday 16 May. read more »

PoLIS student's success at Blues Awards

Mon May 20 14:18:00 BST 2013

PoLIS student David Jennings has been awarded Full Blues at the annual Blues Awards read more »

David Galbreath appointed Professor of International Security

Tue May 07 14:07:00 BST 2013

David Galbreath has been promoted to Professor of International Security in the Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies. read more »

PoLIS students' success at University of Bath Arts & Media Awards 2013

Thu May 02 11:54:00 BST 2013

Jemma Jeanes and Matt Powel have been awarded prizes at the University of Bath Arts & Media Awards 2013 read more »

New project on the Science and Technology of Arms Control

Thu Apr 25 11:23:00 BST 2013

Prof David Galbreath is leading a new project on the development of international regimes to monitor and control biological and chemical weapons. Entitled ‘Biochemical security 2030 - towards improved science-based multilevel governance’, the project is supported by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) as well as the Defence Science and Technology Lab (DSTL). read more »

Dr Kumar delivers lecture at the Chinese Academy of Social Science

Thu Apr 04 17:23:00 BST 2013

Dr Yukteshwar Kumar in the Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies was recently invited to deliver a lecture at the National Institute of Strategic Studies, Chinese Academy of Social Science (CASS) on Competitiveness of Chinese and Indian Economies. read more »

The Future of the Front National: L'effet Marine Le Pen

Thu Mar 07 12:29:00 GMT 2013

A workshop titled ‘The Future of the Front National’ was hosted on 1 February 2013 where discussions were held surrounding the impact of the Front National (FN) on French politics and its future under the leadership of Marine Le Pen. read more »

Experts comment on the Italian elections

Tue Feb 26 14:54:00 GMT 2013

Professor Anna Bull and Dr Felia Allum were recently interviewed live by BBC Radio Bristol and BBC Radio 4 commenting on Italy’s political elections, held on 24 and 25 February 2013. read more »

Public invited to share Second World War stories

Thu Jan 24 16:49:00 GMT 2013

A new interactive website that shares people’s experiences from the Second World War will be launched in Bath at a public event at the Bath Royal Literary & Scientific Institution (BRLSI) on Tuesday 29 January. read more »

Research to investigate the transformation of diplomacy in the digital age

Tue Jan 15 13:02:00 GMT 2013

A new research project titled ‘The Online Diplomat: The transformation of diplomacy in the digital age’ is to be led by Dr Lisbeth Aggestam. read more »

Presentation of essay volume marks longstanding relationship with Dutch publisher Rodopi

Thu Jan 03 12:36:00 GMT 2013

A collection of essays on East German autobiographical writing was presented to Emeritus Professor Dennis Tate at a book launch at the University of Bath sponsored by the publisher on Friday 14 December 2012. read more »

Olga Tabachnikova publishes Russian book of selected poems

Wed Dec 12 16:30:00 GMT 2012

Dr Olga Tabachnikova, an affiliated researcher in the Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies, has published a new book of selected poems. read more »

Dr Aggestam to speak on the eve of the EU receiving Nobel Peace Prize

Thu Dec 06 10:49:00 GMT 2012

Dr Lisbeth Aggestam, an expert on EU foreign policy, will be speaking in Oslo on the eve of the Nobel Peace Prize being officially awarded to the European Union. read more »

Is the Euro crisis increasing opposition to the EU?

Wed Nov 14 13:56:00 GMT 2012

Dr Nick Startin, who joined POLIS as a lecturer in French and European Studies last month, took part in a debate at the University of Surrey on the 8th of November entitled ‘Is the Euro crisis increasing opposition to the EU?’ read more »

University of Bath expert available to comment on new flexible parental leave after childbirth

Tue Nov 13 11:20:00 GMT 2012

Dr Susan Milner comments on new plans to that will allow more flexibility for parents taking leave from work after the birth of a child. read more »

Research supports importance of father figures in children’s education

Tue Nov 06 17:43:00 GMT 2012

Researchers from the University of Bath have worked with local schools and families to assess how important father figures are in their children’s education and upbringing. read more »

Students get creative with placement year showcase

Fri Nov 02 11:08:00 GMT 2012

Students in the Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies returning from their placement year have been showcasing their experiences at a poster event. read more »

University of Bath entrepreneurs secure John Lewis distribution deal

Wed Sep 26 11:29:00 BST 2012

An ethical bag company created by two University of Bath students has agreed terms with shop retailer John Lewis to distribute its products. read more »

Welcome to new students starting in 2012

Fri Sep 21 19:57:00 BST 2012

We are pleased to welcome our new students commencing their studies for 2012/13 in the Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies. read more »

Dr Aggestam discusses political and economic developments since the Eurozone crisis at European Roundtable

Fri Sep 21 11:29:00 BST 2012

Dr Lisbeth Aggestam participated in the European Roundtable event entitled ‘Europe at the Crossroads’ read more »

Dr Susan Milner receives Emerald Award for Excellence

Tue Aug 07 09:32:00 BST 2012

Dr Susan Milner has been given a Highly Commended award in the Emerald Literati Network Awards for Excellence 2012, for her 2011 article (co-authored with Abigail Gregory) entitled “Fathers and work-life balance in France and the UK: policy and practice” published in International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy (31, 1-2: 34-52). read more »

Course director working as Olympic interpreter for the Games

Wed Aug 01 11:46:00 BST 2012

Jane Ping Francis, Course Director of the Chinese stream of our MA in Interpreting & Translating, is working as an official interpreter at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. read more »

Professor Anna Bull interviewed by Danish newspaper on the memory of conflict

Thu Jun 28 10:21:00 BST 2012

Anna Bull interviewed by journalist Marianne Knudsen for the newspaper Kristeligt-Dagblad read more »

Professor Anna Bull in Research Workshop organised by Dr Eva Garau

Tue Jun 26 12:35:00 BST 2012

On 21 June Anna Bull took part in a Research Workshop on Islam and the Public Sphere in Europe at the University of Cagliari, Italy, organised by Dr Eva Garau. read more »

Expert available to comment on coup in Paraguay

Tue Jun 26 10:41:00 BST 2012

Dr Peter Lambert, a specialist in Paraguayan politics, is available for interview about the parliamentary coup in Paraguay. read more »

Dr Peter Lambert receives award for Leadership in Learning & Teaching

Wed Jun 13 09:51:00 BST 2012

Dr Peter Lambert, Associate Dean (Learning & Teaching) has received the award for Leadership in Learning & Teaching, as part of the University Teaching Awards 2012. read more »

Paul Cornish to be interviewed on BBC Radio Somerset

Tue Jun 12 14:36:00 BST 2012

Professor Paul Cornish will be interviewed on BBC Somerset at 7:05am on Thursday 14 June as part of the Ben McGrail show. read more »

Student Employee of the Year

Thu May 31 09:57:00 BST 2012

As well as Christos Marazopoulos being the winner of the International category at the University of Bath he has now won the Regional South West section too. read more »

Steve Wharton receives French Knighthood

Wed May 30 12:30:00 BST 2012

Dr Steve Wharton, a Senior Lecturer in French and Communication at the University of Bath, has been made a Chevalier (knight) by the French government in recognition of his services in the promotion of French culture. read more »

Britain and the European Union: What is to be done?

Wed Apr 04 09:57:00 BST 2012

Graham Avery, Honorary Director General of the European Commission gave a talk at the University of Bath on 16th February 2012. read more »

Celebration of prestigious EU research exchange

Wed Mar 14 11:54:00 GMT 2012

The Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies (PoLIS) is celebrating the award of a prestigious European Union grant that is funding two members of staff, two postgraduate students and two postdoctoral students to study and research in Australia and New Zealand as part of an exchange programme. read more »

Norms Cluster Convenes Workshop on Media Representations of Minorities

Thu Mar 01 11:39:00 GMT 2012

Dr Anne White from the Department's Norms, Identities & Representations research cluster organised a one-day workshop on 13 January 2012, titled 'Contemporary Media Representations and Self-Representations of Ethnic and National Minorities'. read more »

A more flexible approach to language in the Euromasters programme

Fri Jan 13 10:39:00 GMT 2012

The MA in Contemporary European Studies (Euromasters) has recently become more flexible to enable students to spend time studying in Siena, Italy or Prague, Czech Republic without requiring knowledge of the native language. read more »

Democracy promotion East and South after the Arab Spring: Re-evaluating the EU’s engagement with authoritarian regimes

Wed Dec 07 09:45:00 GMT 2011

Dr Lisbeth Aggestam was invited to give a speech at the conference, Democracy promotion East and South after the Arab Spring: Re-evaluating the EU’s engagement with authoritarian regimes. read more »

Dr Lisbeth Aggestam participates in European Roundtable discussions on EU foreign policy at Wilton Park

Thu Nov 10 09:34:00 GMT 2011

Dr Lisbeth Aggestam participates in European Roundtable discussions on EU foreign policy at Wilton Park 4-6 November 2011 read more »

Dr Alexander Kelle addresses 13th Medical Biodefense Conference in Munich, Germany

Tue Nov 01 16:08:00 GMT 2011

On 26 October 2011 Dr Alexander Kelle has addressed the 13th Medical Military Biodefense Conference in Munich, Germany. read more »

Professor Paul Cornish contributes to report on Strategic Communications and National Strategy

Wed Oct 05 10:14:00 BST 2011

Good communication is both a function and a test of good governance: in a democracy informative and transparent communication is essential to the maintenance of a productive and enduring relationship between the executive, the legislature, the judiciary and the electorate. read more »

Researchers host 16th International SERCIA Conference on Cinema and the Crossing of Frontiers

Thu Sep 29 20:13:00 BST 2011

Wendy Everett, Dr Nina Parish and Dr Peter Wagstaff from the Department’s Norms, Identities & Representations research cluster were pleased to host the 16th International SERCIA Conference on Cinema and the Crossing of Frontiers at the University of Bath from 8-10 September 2011. read more »

Bath academic invited to Tianjin University of Technology, China

Thu Sep 29 10:54:00 BST 2011

Dr Yukteshwar Kumar from the Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies was recently invited by Tianjin University of Technology (TuT), China to deliver lectures on Translation and Interpreting. read more »

Welcome to new students starting in 2011

Mon Sep 26 11:49:00 BST 2011

The Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies is pleased to welcome new students commencing their studies for 2011/12. read more »

Professor Paul Cornish contributes to report on the UK’s Cyber Security

Mon Sep 19 10:14:00 BST 2011

Dependence on information and communications technology is a defining feature of a modern, interconnected and knowledge-based society and economy. read more »

At the Foreign Languages Centre everybody can learn a foreign language!

Mon Sep 12 11:36:00 BST 2011

The Foreign Languages Centre offers daytime, lunchtime and evening classes for everyone – students, members of staff and members of the general public. read more »

Summer Success for the research cluster Norms, Identities & Representations

Wed Aug 17 10:09:00 BST 2011

Four members of the Norms, Identities & Representations Cluster have been successful in their applications for research funding. read more »

Bath research into JK Rowling family contributes to BBC programme

Tue Aug 09 09:39:00 BST 2011

Research by one of our academics into the family history of JK Rowling has contributed to the hit BBC programme ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’ read more »

New simultaneous interpretation course endorsed by the United Nations

Tue Aug 02 09:19:00 BST 2011

The Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies has launched a new Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course that is endorsed by the United Nations (UN). read more »

Department name change enhances global focus

Mon Aug 01 09:23:00 BST 2011

The Department of European Studies & Modern Languages has today been renamed the Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies. read more »

Nintendo staff enhance their interpreting skills at Bath

Wed Jul 13 17:10:00 BST 2011

Nintendo staff enhance their interpreting skills at Bath read more »

Universities of Bath, Bristol and Exeter contribute to European Union workshop

Fri Jul 08 13:22:00 BST 2011

Academic staff and research students from the Universities of Bath, Bristol and Exeter came together for a one day workshop entitled: Studying the EU: Disciplinary Challenges and the Dialogue of Research Methods. read more »

Bath academic speaks on the role of Culture in the creation of European Identities

Wed Jul 06 12:25:00 BST 2011

Dr Marion Demossier recently attended the Miami EU Center 2010 conference to speak on the role of Culture in the creation of European Identities. read more »

UNESCO World Heritage Status for Burgundian Vineyards

Fri Jun 17 12:18:00 BST 2011

Dr Marion Demossier spoke as a member of the scientific panel of experts at the Feedback Conference held in Dijon (Burgundy) on 17th and 18th June 2011 under the auspices of the Association pour la Reconnaissance des Climats de Bourgogne. read more »

Ties strengthened between Bath and Argentine Chamber of Commerce

Wed Jun 08 19:38:00 BST 2011

Delegates of the Argentine-UK Trade Mission 2011 visited the University in May as part of their business tour organised by the British–Argentine Chamber of Commerce in Argentina. read more »

Interdisciplinary workshop held on Place and Identity

Thu May 12 16:34:00 BST 2011

Members of the Norms, Identities and Representations Research Cluster held an interdisciplinary workshop on the topic of Place and Identity. read more »

The cultural framing of environmental discourse

Mon Dec 06 15:55:00 GMT 2010

The Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC) funded Cultural Framing of Environmental Discourse research network (CFOED) held its first workshop at the University of Bath. read more »

Bath academic invited to UNESCO conference in Beijing

Wed Nov 17 15:22:00 GMT 2010

Dr Yukteshwar Kumar was invited as one of the chief speakers at an international conference titled ‘Chinese History of Science and Its Interaction with other Civilisations’ in Beijing, China. read more »

Good news for modern language students

Mon Oct 25 11:34:00 BST 2010

Drs Peter Wagstaff and Renate Rechtien from the Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies (PoLIS) together with Diane Hay, Head of Careers, were invited to attend a presentation and debate at the Foreign & Commonwealth Office. read more »