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<\/a>I hope this message finds you well. I\u2019m thrilled to have recently joined your University of Bath community as the Director of the Milner Centre for Evolution.<\/p>\nAs a geneticist, I've spent my career unravelling the mysteries of DNA. I led the team that identified King Richard III when his remains were rediscovered, and you may have seen me on BBC\u2019s\u00a0DNA Family Secrets<\/em>.<\/p>\n I\u2019m excited to share my passion and insights with you in an upcoming lecture titled \u2018The DNA Detective\u2019. We will delve into the fascinating world of genetics and the implications for our\u00a0understanding of ourselves and our past.<\/p>\n It would be an honour to have you join me for this special event, online or in person, on\u00a0Tuesday 2 July 2024<\/strong>\u00a0from 6pm (BST) in 10 East, University of Bath. Please register to attend<\/a> by\u00a0Friday 15 June 2024<\/strong>.<\/p>\n I look forward to connecting with you and sharing the wonders of genetics together.<\/p>\n Warm wishes,<\/p>\n Professor Turi King<\/p>\n Read on for more headlines and events...<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Bath is named one of the world\u2019s best places to study subjects including architecture, development studies and business.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n New spin-out launches to improve lung cancer diagnosis and treatment<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n A spin-out company from the universities of Bath and Edinburgh aims to enable lung cancer biopsy and treatment in a single visit.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Find out what happened at this year's Enterprise Day<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/b>The University\u2019s annual Enterprise Day brings together Bath\u2019s entrepreneurial ecosystem.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Developing hydrogen fuel for aviation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/b>Bath is set to play a key role in a new consortium that will support the development of zero-emission flight in the UK.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n We welcomed back the squad that stormed to victory, against all odds, in the UAU Football Championship 50 years ago.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/b>We're on a mission to double the number of Alumni Fund placement grants available for Bath students in 2024 to support unpaid and low-paid placements. Please share the Appeal with your networks if you can. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Abu Dhabi Alumni Social<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong> Hong Kong Alumni Social<\/a><\/strong> Singapore Alumni Social<\/a><\/strong> Professor Turi King lecture: 'The DNA Detective'<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n Netball Super League: Team Bath v Surrey Storm<\/a><\/strong> Netball Super League: Team Bath v Loughborough Lightning<\/a><\/strong> The Net Zero Transition in the UK<\/a><\/strong> Is Inequality the Problem?<\/a><\/strong> Antidote to the Crisis of Leadership<\/a><\/strong> \u2018Freedom to Write\u2019 Memoir and Life Writing Workshop<\/a><\/strong> Netball Super League: Team Bath v Manchester Thunder<\/a><\/strong> The Hundred Languages of Children on the Move<\/a><\/strong> Supporting Your Child's UCAS Application<\/a><\/strong> Netball Super League: Team Bath v Strathclyde Sirens<\/a><\/strong> Leadership Dialogues @ Bath<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n Alumni may qualify for a 10% discount<\/a>.<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n Find out more about further study at the University of Bath:<\/p>\n The Bath MBA Open House<\/a><\/strong> MSc Football Medicine in association with FIFA webinar<\/a><\/strong>Your University Updates<\/h2>\n
<\/a>Six subjects earn top 100 status in World University Rankings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a>Reunited: 1974 University football team remember momentous win<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a>Please share our Alumni Fund Placements Appeal<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
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Alumni Events 2024<\/h2>\n
\nMonday 13th May, 7pm (GST), Trader Vic's, Beach Rotana<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n
\nTuesday 11 June, 6.30pm (HKT), Yurakucho<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n
\nThursday 13 June, 6.30pm (SST), Mercure Singapore Bugis\u00a0<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n
\nTuesday 2 July, 6pm (BST), University of Bath and online<\/strong>
\n<\/b>Bath's Director of the Milner Centre for Evolution\u00a0delves into the fascinating world of genetics.<\/p>\nUniversity Events 2024<\/h2>\n
\nSaturday 4 May, 4pm (BST), University of Bath<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n
\nFriday 10 May, 7.30pm (BST), University of Bath<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n
\nWednesday 15 May, 5.15pm (BST), University of Bath<\/strong><\/b>
\nOur panellists discuss the challenges and opportunities the UK will face in the transition to net zero.<\/p>\n
\nThursday 16 May, 5pm (BST), University of Bath<\/strong><\/b>
\nIs there a compelling case for significantly reducing economic inequality? Hear the latest research from Professor Lane Kenworthy.<\/p>\n
\nFriday 17 May, 9am (BST), online<\/strong><\/b>
\nJoin Professor Stephen Wyatt as we consider the evolution of leadership and strategies to nurture you as a trusted and impactful leader.<\/p>\n
\nMonday 20 May, 10.30am (BST), University of Bath<\/strong><\/b>
\n<\/b>Professor Yvonne Jewkes is running a taster workshop in the art of written storytelling as part of The Bath Festival.<\/p>\n
\nFriday 24 May, 7.30pm (BST), University of Bath<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n
\nThursday 23 May, 1pm (BST), University of Bath and online<\/strong><\/b>
\n<\/b>Sumin Zhao will explore the use of social media apps for heritage language learning among children from Chinese-speaking families.<\/p>\n
\nThursday 30 May, 6.30pm (BST), online<\/strong>
\n<\/b>A session for parents and guardians of children applying to university courses starting from 2025.<\/p>\n
\nFriday 31 May, 7.30pm, University of Bath<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n
\nWednesday 3 July, 9am, University of Bath<\/strong>
\n<\/b>This event is designed to connect leaders and aspiring leaders from all sectors to share, learn and be inspired.<\/p>\nInterested in postgraduate study?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\nWednesday 8 May, Thursday 9 May, Wednesday 26 June, Friday 5 July, 2.30pm (BST)<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n
\nTuesday 21 May, 11<\/strong><\/b>am<\/strong>\u00a0(BST)<\/strong><\/p>\n