{"id":662,"date":"2021-05-04T12:54:45","date_gmt":"2021-05-04T12:54:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/?p=662"},"modified":"2021-05-04T14:15:55","modified_gmt":"2021-05-04T14:15:55","slug":"the-best-times-at-bath-plus-your-latest-events-and-updates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/2021\/05\/04\/the-best-times-at-bath-plus-your-latest-events-and-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"The best times at Bath, plus your latest events and updates"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>\"In the 1960s the city made us very welcome and soon the University scarf could be seen in all the pubs and bars\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>What are your fondest memories of Bath? Recently, one of the University\u2019s first graduates, John Connolly, shared his experiences of a one-building campus, favourite pubs and (lack of) photos in the days before selfies. You can read more via <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/2021\/03\/26\/the-first-year-on-campus\/\">On Parade<\/a>, the alumni blog.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you loved taking part in societies, pulling shapes on the SU dancefloor or taking in the peace and quiet around the lake \u2013 in the 1970s, the 2010s or any time in between \u2013 we\u2019d love to hear about it. You can share your memories with us on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/uniofbathalumni\">Twitter<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/bath.alumni.community\/\">Facebook<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/uniofbathalumni\/\">Instagram<\/a>, or by emailing <a href=\"mailto:alumni@bath.ac.uk\">alumni@bath.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Read on to find out about our upcoming events and more from the University.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Updates<\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bath.ac.uk\/announcements\/appointment-of-new-dean-of-the-faculty-of-engineering-design\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-663\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/51133068426_94a5c779d8_o-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/51133068426_94a5c779d8_o-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/51133068426_94a5c779d8_o-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/51133068426_94a5c779d8_o-215x215.jpg 215w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/51133068426_94a5c779d8_o.jpg 505w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>New Dean of the Faculty of Engineering &amp; Design appointed<\/strong><br \/>\nProfessor Tim Ibell will start in this role from 1 August 2021, taking over from Professor Gary Hawley after 13 successful years as Dean. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bath.ac.uk\/announcements\/appointment-of-new-dean-of-the-faculty-of-engineering-design\/\"><strong>Read more &gt;&gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bath.ac.uk\/announcements\/bath-co-leads-major-global-forum-on-climate-change-policy-research\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-668\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/51133376343_bc7df17eda_b-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/51133376343_bc7df17eda_b-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/51133376343_bc7df17eda_b-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/51133376343_bc7df17eda_b-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/51133376343_bc7df17eda_b-215x215.jpg 215w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/51133376343_bc7df17eda_b.jpg 807w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><strong>Bath co-leads major global forum on climate change policy research<\/strong><br \/>\nColleagues from across the University are playing a vital role in the organisation and delivery of the virtual Climate Exp0 conference, which is free and open to all. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bath.ac.uk\/announcements\/bath-co-leads-major-global-forum-on-climate-change-policy-research\/\"><strong>Read more &gt;&gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bath.ac.uk\/announcements\/bath-researchers-win-1-3m-funding-to-make-a-portable-device-to-detect-street-drug-spice\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-665\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/51117280861_cf4c66c91a_b-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/51117280861_cf4c66c91a_b-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/51117280861_cf4c66c91a_b-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/51117280861_cf4c66c91a_b-215x215.jpg 215w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/51117280861_cf4c66c91a_b.jpg 576w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>Researchers to develop a portable 'spice'-detecting device<\/strong><br \/>\nOur Department of Biology &amp; Biochemistry have been awarded \u00a31.3 million to create an on-the-spot test for the street drug. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bath.ac.uk\/announcements\/bath-researchers-win-1-3m-funding-to-make-a-portable-device-to-detect-street-drug-spice\/\"><strong>Read more &gt;&gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bath.ac.uk\/announcements\/nuria-jordana-wins-prize-for-her-insightful-poster-on-gamma-ray-bursts\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-666\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/51127637218_3f7eaa45e6_b-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/51127637218_3f7eaa45e6_b-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/51127637218_3f7eaa45e6_b-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/51127637218_3f7eaa45e6_b-215x215.jpg 215w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/51127637218_3f7eaa45e6_b.jpg 576w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>Astrophysics PhD student wins International Astronomical Union prize<\/strong><br \/>\nNuria Jordana received the award at a major international conference for her poster on the magnetic properties of a Gamma-ray burst. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bath.ac.uk\/announcements\/nuria-jordana-wins-prize-for-her-insightful-poster-on-gamma-ray-bursts\/\"><strong>Read more &gt;&gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bath.ac.uk\/announcements\/professor-whitmarsh-included-in-list-of-worlds-top-climate-scientists\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-669\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/50322160398_5b573054a7_b-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>Bath environmental psychologist included in list of world\u2019s top climate scientists<\/strong><br \/>\nProfessor Lorraine Whitmarsh was named on the Reuters Hot List, which identifies over 1,000 climate scientists from around the world. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bath.ac.uk\/announcements\/professor-whitmarsh-included-in-list-of-worlds-top-climate-scientists\/\"><strong>Read more &gt;&gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniofbath.com\/t\/1NEQ-7A7I8-5139306121F8DB618ZHK5B5BA3B1CF5D935AEB\/cr.aspx\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-667\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/gorgon-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/gorgon-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/gorgon-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/gorgon-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/gorgon-215x215.jpg 215w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/05\/gorgon.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>Read about our latest research<\/strong><br \/>\nYou can catch up with all of the most important developments from across the University in the Research@Bath newsletter. <a href=\"https:\/\/uniofbath.com\/t\/1NEQ-7A7I8-5139306121F8DB618ZHK5B5BA3B1CF5D935AEB\/cr.aspx\"><strong>Read it online &gt;&gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Events<\/h2>\n<p><strong>An Evening of Impact: Women in STEM \u2013 Tues 11 May, 6pm (BST)<\/strong><br \/>\nHear from Professor Marcelle McManus and three PhD scholars about their cutting-edge research that\u2019s tackling real-world problems. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/an-evening-of-impact-women-in-stem-registration-152488478143\"><strong>Register now &gt;&gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Minerva Series: Can Cultured Meat Help Save The Planet? \u2013<\/strong><strong>Wed 5 May, 6pm (BST)<\/strong><br \/>\nProfessor Marianne Ellis will explain what cultured meat is, how it\u2019s made, and the opportunities and challenges for its adoption in the UK and beyond.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bath.ac.uk\/events\/can-cultured-meat-help-save-the-planet\/\"><strong>Register now &gt;&gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Engaging the Public in Changing Food Systems to Tackle Climate Change \u2013 Wed 12 May, 6pm (BST)<\/strong><br \/>\nListen to the Institute for Policy Research's Professor Lorraine Whitmarsh discuss the importance of engaging the public in changing diets to help in the fight against climate change. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/engaging-the-public-in-changing-food-systems-to-tackle-climate-change-tickets-145469423963\"><strong>Register now &gt;&gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Bath Master's Experience \u2013 Tues 18 - Fri 21 May<\/strong><br \/>\nIf you are thinking about applying for postgraduate study at Bath, join these free virtual taster lectures to get a sense of the intellectual challenge and real-world relevance of our courses. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bath.ac.uk\/campaigns\/the-bath-masters-experience\/\"><strong>Find out more &gt;&gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dean's Series: Where are we going? Leading through a pandemic \u2013 Tues 25 May, 9am (BST)<\/strong><br \/>\nFinding good news and bad, Dr Margaret Heffernan and Professor Veronica Hope Hailey will explore the lessons we can take from Covid-19 as we head into economic uncertainty and climate crisis. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bath.ac.uk\/events\/deans-series-where-are-we-going-leading-through-a-pandemic\/\"><strong>Register now &gt;&gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>AGM of Convocation \u2013 Wed 16 June, 1pm (BST)<\/strong><br \/>\nYou are warmly invited to join the Vice-Chancellor for the University\u2019s annual meeting of Convocation, the body that formally represents the alumni community, which will be meeting online this year. <a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tZMvde-vpjoqGt1pqCtwjnc6IWwh1aqjWuQp\"><strong>Register your interest &gt;&gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\"In the 1960s the city made us very welcome and soon the University scarf could be seen in all the pubs and bars\u201d What are your fondest memories of Bath? 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