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Major book deal for Bath Spa University prize-winner
A major US publishing deal has just been announced for Bath Spa University Creative Writing graduate Brian Kimberling.Last year Brian Kimberling was the winner of a new literary prize, the Janklow & Nesbit Bath Spa Prize. The prize was awarded by the renowned literary agents to the best piece …Bath Spa University Supports LGBT History Month
Bath Spa University is pleased to support Lesbian Gay Bisexual Trans History Month, which celebrates the lives and achievements of the LGBT community in the UK.Bath Spa University is hosting a lecture by Dr Timothy Jones, co-director of the University of Glamorgan's Centre for Gender Studies in …History of Education at Newton Park Uncovered
Bath Spa University's historic Newton Park campus has been associated with education for many years - and historians at the University are now delving into its past to see what secrets will be uncovered. Newton Park was first opened as a teacher training institution in 1946 as part of the …Bath Spa University Helps Preserve Computer Games
An archive of computer games websites may seem an unusual subject for collection by the British Library – but with the help of Bath Spa University gaming expert Professor James Newman, a major project is underway to capture a comprehensive view of computer game development.Professor Newman, …Lecturer’s Film to Air on BBC HD
Robert Brown, Lecturer in Film and Creative Production at Bath Spa University, will see his film 'Silent Things’ broadcast on BBC HD on Sat 11 February at 23:30.‘Silent Things’ is a short film about an autistic man and woman who undergo an extraordinary test of character and …Bath Spa University Receives EU Commission's Recognition for Researcher Development
Bath Spa University has achieved the HR Excellence in Research Award from the European Commission. Twelve new universities have now been given the accolade bringing the UK total to just 50 higher education institutions recognised in this way.Professor Eric Thomas, speaking as President of …Bath Spa University Lecturer Triumphs in Costa Book Awards
Andrew Miller, Bath Spa University Lecturer in Creative Writing, has won the Costa Books Awards beating stiff competition to the £35,000 prize. His sixth novel, Pure, scooped Costa’s ‘Best Novel’ earlier this month and has now been crowned overall winner of ‘Costa Book …Eminent US College President Visits Bath Spa University
Bath Spa University today welcomed Dr Warwick Carter, President of Columbia College Chicago. The visit builds on the University’s strategy to cement international relationships, and Dr Carter took the opportunity to view exciting work from a range of students studying creative subjects and …OBE for Former Bath Spa University Vice-Chancellor
Professor Frank Morgan, who retired as Bath Spa University Vice-Chancellor in December 2011, has received an OBE for services to Higher Education. The New Year honours list accolade follows 15 years in the post of the University’s Vice-Chancellor and 25 years' service at the University. …Prestigious Book Award for Bath Spa University Lecturer
Andrew Miller, Bath Spa University Lecturer in Creative Writing, won ‘Best Novel’ at the Costa Books Awards 2011. His sixth novel outshone Booker Prize winner Julian Barnes to win the prestigious award.Pure, a parable of the French Revolution set in 18th-century Paris, was commended by …
