{"id":722,"date":"2021-10-25T10:15:26","date_gmt":"2021-10-25T10:15:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/?p=722"},"modified":"2021-10-25T10:15:26","modified_gmt":"2021-10-25T10:15:26","slug":"how-bath-is-topping-the-charts-plus-your-updates-and-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/2021\/10\/25\/how-bath-is-topping-the-charts-plus-your-updates-and-events\/","title":{"rendered":"How Bath is topping the charts, plus your updates and events"},"content":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s been plenty to celebrate on campus as we welcome students back in person for the new academic year.<\/p>\n

For starters, we\u2019ve been named among the world\u2019s top universities for graduate employability<\/a>, and four of our Humanities & Social Sciences subjects placed in the top 3<\/a> in the UK.<\/p>\n

We're delighted to have received an Athena Swan Institutional Silver Award<\/a>, recognising Bath's commitment to promoting gender equality.<\/p>\n

Our Gold Scholarship Programme, which supports students from disadvantaged backgrounds, has also been awarded Highest Impact University Initiative<\/a>.<\/p>\n

And finally, everyone\u2019s favourite Claverton Down residents are also thriving. With a little help from staff in 4 South<\/a>, five new ducklings took to the lake last month.<\/p>\n

Connect with us on Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, Twitter<\/a> and LinkedIn<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Updates<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>New Director of Development & Alumni Relations announced<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Gordon Cox will be joining Bath in January 2022 from University College, Oxford, where he is currently Director of Development and a Fellow. Tell me more >><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Wins at the Bath Life Awards<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Our Students' Union took the People Services Award for its response to the pandemic, and School of Management alumna Meg scooped Best New Business for The Happy Donut Bakery. Tell me more >><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>ActNowFilm screening at COP26 climate change conference<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>The film, co-produced by our Institute for Policy Research, showcases youth voices from 32 countries worldwide.
\nShow me the trailer >><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>New 'lost relative' of Triceratops discovered<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Skeleton fragments from Sierraceratops <\/em>
\nturneri<\/em> were found in New Mexico by a team including Dr Nick Longrich from our Milner Centre for Evolution. Tell me more >><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Brain structure affects antisocial behaviour<\/strong>
\nBath researchers have discovered why siblings living in the same family are not equally likely to develop severe antisocial behaviour. Tell me more >><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Online events<\/h2>\n

Dean's Series: Travelling Through Turbulence \u2013 Ups and Downs in the Supply Chain \u2013 Tues 26 Oct, 9am (BST)<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Join Dr Margaret Heffernan, Victoria Sjardin of Kraft Heinz and Simon Rollings of Canned Wine Co for a look into the hard side of supply chains.
\nI want to register >><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Get Connected: Data Analytics \u2013 Tues 26 Oct, 1pm (BST)<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Our alumni panel talk about all things data analytics and how to get ahead in your career. I want to register >><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Minerva Series: Elephants and Environmental Activism in Cambodia \u2013 <\/strong>
\nWeds 27 Oct, 6pm (BST)<\/strong>
\nDr Pete Manning shares his work to empower young people in Cambodia to raise awareness of the country's urgent environmental and development challenges.
\nI want to register >><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Paul Mendez in Conversation with Professor Rajani Naidoo \u2013 <\/strong>
\nThurs 28 Oct, 6pm (BST)
\n<\/strong>Author Paul Mendez will discuss his debut novel Rainbow Milk <\/em>and the politically, socially and culturally relevant topics and themes featured in the book.
\nI want to register >><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sustainability: Can Bath Be an Exemplar City? \u2013 Mon 1 Nov, 11am (GMT)<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Dean of the School of Management, Professor Steve Brammer, will feature in the next Bath Life Business Surgery focusing on sustainability. I want to register >><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

You can also watch the previous instalment on retail and customer behaviour<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Getting the Most from Bath Connection\u00a0 \u2013 Weds 3 Nov, 12.30pm (GMT)<\/strong>
\nBath Connection helps alumni and students to share valuable careers advice and experiences. Learn how to make the most of the platform. I want to register >><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

BUCS Super Rugby: Bath vs Exeter \u2013 Weds 3 Nov, 6.30pm (GMT)<\/strong>
\nJoin us on the BUCS Sport channel for livestreamed footage of the University of Bath men\u2019s 1st XV vs University of Exeter match, showcasing the very best in student rugby. Take me to the channel >><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Virtual Postgraduate Open Day \u2013 Weds 17 Nov<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Chat live with postgraduate students who will answer your questions and tell you about their experience of studying here; and find out more about admissions, accommodation and careers. I want to register >><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Our Oceans: A Deep Dive on Geoengineering \u2013 Weds 24 Nov, 6pm (GMT)<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Join our Institute for Policy Research for this special online lecture on oceans and geoengineering from the UK\u2019s most experienced sea ice scientist, Professor Peter Wadhams. I want to register >><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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