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University signs sports and academic agreement with Malaysia
09 March 2010
The University of Bath has formally signed a wide-ranging reciprocal sports and academic agreement with Malaysia that will include covering the build-up to the 2012 Olympic Games and 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Local school pupils to discover the link between science and art
09 March 2010
Over 650 school children will explore the link between science and art at a two-day, hands-on science fair opening at the University of Bath on Friday 12 March.
Public Lecture: Nuclear explosives – the technology of destruction
08 March 2010
Local people are invited to a free public lecture at the University of Bath on Wednesday 17 March, which will explore the problems the world faces, now that Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) are back on the political agenda.
The cream of Bath fashion hits the catwalk
04 March 2010
Students at the University of Bath are working with local businesses to stage a spring Fashion Show for charity on Wednesday 17 March at the city’s Assembly Rooms at 7.30pm. Tickets can be purchased online from the event website.
University celebrates Amy’s success
04 March 2010
Amy Williams made a triumphant return to the University yesterday, Wednesday 3 March, to celebrate her Olympic success at the place she says “feels like home”.
Public Lecture: An introduction to Islamic art and architecture
02 March 2010
Local people are invited to a free public lecture at the University of Bath on Wednesday 10 March, which will explore the art and architecture of Islam.
Software sniffs out criminals by the shape of their nose
02 March 2010
Forget iris and fingerprint scans – scanning noses could be a quicker and easier way to verify a person’s identity. Unlike other facial features used for biometrics, such as eyes or ears, noses are difficult to conceal and also aren’t changed much by facial expression. Dr Adrian Evans and Adrian Moorhouse, from the University’s Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering, decided to investigate whether images of people’s noses could be used to recognise individuals.
Wobble your way to the future
26 February 2010
Two days of workshop challenges at Swindon College, in conjunction with the University of Bath, to encourage school leavers to consider higher education and a career in sports therapy.
Come and join Amy’s welcome home celebrations
26 February 2010
Golden girl Amy Williams is coming home to Bath next week and she wants the University to be the focal point of her celebrations.
Bath Science Café: Understanding pain without injury
25 February 2010
Local people are invited to the next Bath Science Café on Monday 8 March (Raven Pub) to hear about a brain-centred pain phenomenon that isn’t caused by injury and is unresponsive to painkillers. Professor David Blake from Bath’s Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases will speak at 8pm at the informal gathering for science enthusiasts.
Doctoral student is UK’s first paramedic to receive an NHS research scholarship
25 February 2010
A postgraduate student studying for the University of Bath’s Professional Doctorate in Health has become the first paramedic to receive a research scholarship from a regional Strategic Health Authority.
Explore the Natural History Museum in 3D in Bath
25 February 2010
Local people are invited to Scan nature with a pair of 3D specs, at a free public lecture at the University given by a researcher from the Natural History Museum on Wednesday 3 March at 5.15pm in 3 West North 2.1.
TV ads may be more effective if we pay less attention
24 February 2010
Viewers pay less attention to creative television advertisements, shows new research from the School of Management, but may make themselves more vulnerable to the advertiser’s message.
Public Lecture: Religion and ritual in the prehistoric Aegean
24 February 2010
In a lecture at the University of Bath, people will be able to explore how different cultures in the area of Bronze Age Greece, known as the Aegean, expressed and shaped identity and power through the archaeology of religion and ritual.
Chairman of Banco Santander visits University of Bath
24 February 2010
Emilio Botín, the Chairman of one of the world’s largest banks, Banco Santander, visited the University of Bath campus yesterday (Tuesday, 23 February) to learn more about some of the initiatives and schemes his banking group has helped to fund.
University of Bath celebrates Fairtrade Fortnight the Mad Hatter way
19 February 2010
The University of Bath is celebrating their second year of Fairtrade status and Fairtrade Fortnight (22 February – 8 March) by hosting a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party on campus.
University of Bath designer goes to Downing Street
16 February 2010
Simon Halsey, a design engineer from BIME is one of a select few who has been invited to Downing Street today to celebrate his contribution to the NHS.
A new computer system could help autistic children excel at maths
16 February 2010
Researchers at the Departments of Psychology and Computer Science have been awarded almost £500,000 to develop a state-of-the art computer system to help autistic children with their maths skills.
Public Lecture: Avebury – megaliths & myths
15 February 2010
A lecture at the University of Bath will explore the theories and myths surrounding Avebury stone circle.
Student sets up online ethical beauty magazine
15 February 2010
An engineering student at the University of Bath has turned her passion for ethical beauty into an online magazine.
Pharmacy students practise diagnostic skills on robotic patient
15 February 2010
A SimMan 3G robot, called Simon, that can be programmed to have a range of medical conditions, from heart disease to constipation, is being used by Pharmacy students at the University to help practise diagnostic skills and treating patients. The robot is a life-sized model that talks, breathes and reacts to medicines in the same way as a real human. He can be examined for blood pressure, heart and lung function, and can even be changed into a female!
Green technology spin-out receives major funding boost
11 February 2010
n-psl, a green technology spin-out company from the University’s Department of Chemical Engineering, has secured new funding from the Royal Society Enterprise Fund which will enable the company to commercialise new ground-breaking nano-porous adsorbent hollow fibre technology.
University staff ‘Donate with Love’ to Dorothy House
10 February 2010
Staff in the Students’ Union are searching their wardrobes to find items of clothing to ‘Donate with Love’ for Dorothy House on Tuesday 16 February. Staff are invited to bring in good quality items of clothing that they would like to exchange with their colleagues, to raise awareness and funds for Dorothy House (11am-1pm Elements).
Maths student makes national beauty pageant final
10 February 2010
A maths student from the University of Bath has made it to the final of this year’s Miss University GB beauty pageant and will compete against 18 other girls on Monday 1 March.