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Graduate pitches for a place in national enterprise awards
20 February 2012
A Bath graduate with an innovative audio enhancement product is through to the South West finals of the Lloyds TSB enterprise awards, to be held in Bristol on Tuesday 21 February.
Research team introduces mobile technology to the classroom
17 February 2012
A research team at the University of Bath has introduced mobile technology into the learning experiences of young people.
The science of sports performance and injury prevention
14 February 2012
Dr James Bilzon will be discussing sports science research in a free public lecture at the University on Wednesday 22 February.
Mobile composition set to go global
14 February 2012
In March a University artist in residence will be launching a new musical composition compiled from mobile ringtones, which is set to go global.
Could local digital research result in our fridges ordering milk?
14 February 2012
The Technology Strategy Board has awarded £50k research funding to a project in Bath, in a Government-backed initiative which looks at the ‘Internet of Things’.
Smart DC power proven a success in the south west
13 February 2012
A truce is being called to a century-old ‘War of the Currents’ following a year-long project to establish the value of direct current (DC) power in a world of widespread computer use.
Showcase lecture highlights University research in action
13 February 2012
A showcase public lecture to be held at the University will explore three outstanding projects that highlight the research progress achieved through academia and industry collaboration.
Friday (0700) – University is open as normal
10 February 2012
The University of Bath is open as normal.
There has been snow overnight on the campus but our ground staff have been gritting and clearing snow.
Greco Mania: An exploration of this cultural craze
07 February 2012
Roger Vlitos, a previous tour guide on the Acropolis in Athens World and researcher in the British Museum, will be examining the causes and outcomes of the cultural craze ‘Greco Mania’ in a free public lecture at the University on 15 February.
Chemists and Engineers learn value of communicating their research
07 February 2012
Chemistry and engineering postgraduate students have been learning how they could become “the next Brian Cox”, with a masterclass in how to best communicate their research to the public. As part of their studies at the University’s Doctoral Training Centre (DTC) in Sustainable Chemical Technologies, the students visited hands-on science centre At-Bristol to develop ideas for an exhibit of their own which could be displayed at future engagement events, such as the Cheltenham Science Festival.
Pitch a business idea to Deloitte
06 February 2012
Students with a business idea now have a unique chance to make their pitch in London to one of the UK’s biggest employers, in a competition organised by the Students’ Union.
Scientist warns of new MRSA threat
02 February 2012
An MRSA expert from our Department of Biology & Biochemistry has warned that a new, more toxic strain of the disease poses a serious threat to people in Britain as it migrates from the United States. Dr Ruth Massey’s research focused on why MRSA bacteria found in hospitals has not previously been able to migrate into the community, by comparing the hospital acquired bacteria with those causing community acquired infections. However Dr Massey is concerned about the emergence of a new toxic MRSA strain in the United States that is capable of infecting healthy people in the community.
Bath Science Café: Green energy through 3D glasses
01 February 2012
The next Science Café on Monday 13 February will look at the new materials behind clean energy technologies.
Explorer David Hempleman-Adams talks about his record breaking adventures.
31 January 2012
World famous explorer David Hempleman-Adams will be speaking of his many adventures that made him a ‘Grand Slam’ record breaker as he returns to the University to give a free public lecture on 8 February.
Researchers investigate if state provides enough support for funeral costs
31 January 2012
Researchers in the Department of Social & Policy Science are investigating whether the Government is giving enough financial support to allow everyone to provide a basic funeral for their loved ones.
Bath scientists secure £220k funding boost for dementia research
31 January 2012
A major research project into the role of iron in dementia with Lewy bodies is getting underway at the University, thanks to grants worth £220,500 from two charities dedicated to funding dementia research. Alzheimer’s Research UK, the UK’s leading dementia research charity, and local Alzheimer’s research charity BRACE have teamed up to fund a unique three-year project that could bring new understanding of the disease. Led by Professor David Brown, the scientists from our Department of Biology & Biochemistry will study a protein called alpha-synuclein, which accumulates in the brain in dementia with Lewy bodies, as well as other diseases such as Parkinson’s.
Dr Julian Rose explains the solar storms taking place this week
24 January 2012
Reports in the news this week have highlighted that the Earth is being bombarded by the strongest solar storm since 2005, with the Northern Lights seen as far south as Yorkshire.
Researchers awarded £4.2m to improve our understanding of life on Earth
24 January 2012
The University is part of a new partnership which aims to establish the South West of England as a centre for international excellence in training for bioscience and food security research.
Smokeless tobacco sold illegally online, researchers find
24 January 2012
Researchers from the University’s Tobacco Control Research Group have found that the tobacco product snus can still be purchased on the internet in the EU despite sales being illegal.