You\u2019ve also generously given your time by volunteering at our Get Connected events and sharing your careers experience with students and fellow alumni on Bath Connection<\/a>. Our mentor numbers continue to grow, and we now have representatives from over 40% of the world's countries.<\/p>\n Thank you for being a part of this incredible community.<\/p>\n We wish everyone celebrating a very merry Christmas, and the happiest of New Years for 2020.<\/p>\n Update from Development & Alumni Relations<\/strong> The world\u2019s first artificial neurons<\/strong> Winter graduation\u00a0<\/strong> Climate Action Framework leader announced<\/strong> Your update from Council<\/strong> Postgraduate Virtual Open Day \u2013 5 February<\/strong>News<\/h3>\n
\n<\/strong>After 12 years at the University, our Director of Development & Alumni Relations, Gavin Maggs, has announced that he will be moving on in March 2020. He leaves us for the University of Birmingham, where he will be Director of Development & Alumni Relations.<\/p>\n![\"Artificial](\"http:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2019\/12\/49142009432_1ee559e634_c-150x150.jpg\")
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\nOur researchers have invented artificial
\nneurons on silicon chips, which could be
\nused to help cure chronic diseases.
\nRead more >><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>TED and Future Publishing founder Chris Anderson was among those who\u00a0received an honorary degree during our winter graduation ceremonies.\u00a0Read more >><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Professor Pete Walker has been appointed as Climate Lead, steering our strategy on reducing carbon emissions and contributing to climate change mitigation.\u00a0Read more >><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2019\/12\/49126882852_6be2b59bd9_o-150x150.png\")
<\/a>New BAME-focused career network established<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>The University's African Caribbean Society (ACS) and the
\nAlumni Relations team held their first collaborative event,
\nACSELERATE, to capture the views of some of Bath\u2019s BAME
\nstudents and alumni.\u00a0Read more >><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>In early 2020, we\u2019ll be in touch to ask for your views as part of an initiative to set the University strategy. Find out more<\/a><\/strong> in your update from your Lay Member on Council.<\/p>\nEvents<\/h3>\n
\nChat live with current students and hear about what it's like to study for a postgraduate qualification at Bath\u00a0on our virtual platform.\u00a0Alumni may be eligible for a 10% discount on postgraduate tuition fees.\u00a0Find out more >><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n![\"Get](\"http:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2019\/12\/GetConnected-featured-1-150x150.png\")
<\/a>Bath: Get Connected \u2013 18 February<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Speak one-on-one with some of our most successful alumni
\nand discover their top tips to get ahead. This Get Connected
\nwill be held at Graze (Brunel Square) from 7pm. Tickets are
\nfree,and offer an invaluable opportunity to network with Bath
\ngraduates at the top of their fields. Find out more >> <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n