Electronic & Electrical Engineering at Bath

30/10/2024

Post #2 from our Y1 students:

Ducks finally discovered wind power.

30/10/2024

This week our Y1 students take over our page to show what they are doing during their first project week.
Here is their first post:

Do you want your children to have to go to university in a climate like this??!?

24/07/2024

PhD Scholarship Opportunity.

A PhD Scholarship is available at the University of Bath to study radio propagation effects.

The preferred start date is Monday 30 September 2024. There is flexibility for a later start date (with the latest possible start date being 01 April 2025).

More details can be found at:
https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/study-of-ionospheric-propagation-disturbances/?p169886

16/05/2024

Looking for a job opportunity? Please see the below

Exciting opportunities to have a career that combines law, science and business with leading top-tier European intellectual property firm D Young & Co, presented by Sanctuary Graduates!


Role: Technical Assistant (Trainee Patent Attorney)
Location: London / Southampton
Deadline: 14 June 2024
Website: www.dyoung.com/vacancies

Vacancies
• Technical Assistant: Biotechnology (London & Southampton)
• Technical Assistant: Chemistry, Biochemistry (London)
• Technical Assistant: Electronics, Engineering, Physics,
Computer Science (London & Southampton)

Who is D Young & Co?
D Young & Co has a reputation for excellence and is recognised as a top-tier intellectual property firm by all of the major UK legal directories. The firm brings together the specialist services of patent and trade mark attorneys, solicitors and Rechtsanwälte to provide commercially-focused IP advice to a diverse and multinational client base. With over 250 members of staff working across three offices (London, Munich and Southampton) you would be joining a firm that is collegiate, supportive and sociable.

What’s on offer?

Each year, D Young & Co looks for candidates who want to train to become qualified patent attorneys.
The successful candidates join them as technical assistants to begin their training working alongside highly acclaimed colleagues in one of the leading teams in Europe. As a patent attorney, you will need to be able to combine legal expertise, technological skill, and commercial focus to help their clients achieve their goals.
You will work with national and international clients across a wide range of industries and spanning many sectors.

What you will enjoy

• Challenging work, early responsibility and a personal development programme which is supportive and collaborative.
• A flexible approach to training and exams that can be adapted and tailored to meet your needs.
• A friendly and encouraging culture, where hard work and dedication are recognised and rewarded.
• A broad ranging, flexible benefits package including hybrid working and bi-annual performance-based bonuses.
• D Young & Co’s commitment to developing talented graduates and post-doctorates who have the passion and initiative to build successful careers as patent attorneys.
What you will need
• An exceptional academic track record in biochemistry, biotechnology, chemistry, electronics, engineering, physics or computer science.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the desire and ability to share ideas and expertise, working both in a team as well as autonomously.
• Strong analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work under time pressure to tight deadlines.
• To be highly motivated, with the drive and ambition to progress your career.
• A desire to make a difference and achieve shared goals to deliver real excellence to clients.
Why should you apply?
D Young & Co offer the highest quality of training, excellent benefits, a rewarding career and the opportunity to work with some of the world’s biggest brands as well as universities, research centres and start-ups.
Additionally, you will also be able to enjoy an exceptional benefits package, including:
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Group life assurance
• Pension
• Private medical and dental insurance
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted dining card and shopping portal
• Many more amazing benefits!

How to apply
Simply use the links below to apply for your preferred role and location.
• Technical Assistant: Biotechnology (London & Southampton)
o Click to apply: https://link.sanctuarygraduates.co.uk/DYOUNG/NEW/DYOUNG222
• Technical Assistant: Chemistry, Biochemistry (London)
Click to apply: https://link.sanctuarygraduates.co.uk/DYOUNG/NEW/CHEM/DYOUNG222
• Technical Assistant: Electronics, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science (London & Southampton)
o Click to apply: https://link.sanctuarygraduates.co.uk/DYOUNG/NEW/ELEC/DYOUNG222

Please include a copy of your CV and covering letter within your application.
Please make sure that you confirm which of the vacancies you are applying for, your preferred office location and include reference ‘DYSG’ in the title.
D Young & Co look forward to receiving your application!

Best wishes,
Emily Seetannah (She/Her)
Recruitment Support
Sanctuary Graduates
Early Careers Recruitment & Diversity Experts

09/05/2024

Interested in motorcycles? Please see the opportunity below.

30/04/2024

Looking to take part in IET presentation? Please see the opportunity below.

The Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) will be holding a competition on campus on the 14th of May. It is an opportunity for anyone interested to do a short 10-minute presentation on a topic they find interesting. A topic relating to engineering or technology is preferred, but topics outside of this will also be considered.

A panel of judges will score each presentation. The top presenter will be awarded £150 and if there are more than two presenters, the runner up will be awarded £100.
The competition is open to anyone between the ages of 18 and 30.

If there are any students or members of the faculty who might be interested in presenting, could they please get in touch with me directly ([email protected]).

If anyone would like to attend the event as a member of audience, the registration link is available in the poster attached.

Feel free to get in touch if you have any further questions.

Kind regards,
Uvindu Wijesinghe
Deputy Chair
IET Somerset & West Wiltshire Local Network
Email contact: [email protected]

23/04/2024

Looking for adventures in Africa? Please see the opportunity below

SUMMIT KILIMANJARO IN 2025

Gain skills and leadership experience
Help bring clean water to thousands of people
Receive discounted travel on the adventure of a lifetime

Mount Kilimanjaro is the tallest freestanding mountain in the world and YOU could be standing at its summit in 2025 with Team Bath.

Applications are NOW OPEN to become a student team leader for the 2025 Kilimanjaro Challenge in support of student-founded, award-winning water charity Dig Deep.

Dig Deep is looking for someone who is enthusiastic, approachable and committed to recruit a team and take on the challenge to the roof of Africa in return for discounted travel.

Initial applications will be open until 27/05/24, but positions will be given out on a rolling basis to suitable candidates as they apply. To avoid missing out, apply as soon as you can here: https://www.digdeepchallenges.org/become-a-team-leader

Responsibilities:
• Inspire: Get the word out about this epic challenge and the charity mission it supports by being an ambassador for Dig Deep.
• Recruit: Drive our tried and tested recruitment campaign to assemble a team of like-minded individuals to take on Kilimanjaro with you.
• Support: With our advice, support your team through their fundraising, aid them with their trip preparations and ensure they have a great pre-trip experience through organising socials and team fundraising events.

Benefits:
• Gain leadership experience
• Access reduced travel costs
• Receive bespoke training and coaching as desired to boost your skills and CV
• Change the lives of thousands of people in East Africa through your team’s fundraising efforts
• Undertake a once-in-a-lifetime experience with reduced travel costs

If you would like more information, you can download the information pack from our website (link above) or reach out to Jas from Dig Deep on Instagram () or email ([email protected]).

As a university Team Leader, you’ll meet new people, develop valuable skills and embark on an unforgettable adventure whilst fundraising for charity.

04/04/2024

Looking for a graduate opportunity? Please see below

Here at EDF, we’ve just recently opened a Graduate scheme specifically focussed on Electrical & C&I Engineers.

The link is here for the candidates to apply – https://careers.edfenergy.com/job-invite/25860/

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Thanks,

Hollie

Hollie Powell (She/Her)
Recruitment Business Partner – Early Careers & Campaigns
Resourcing Team, Human Resources

Helping to transform the recruitment journey into a positive recruitment experience

Mobile : 07384 531426

Graduate Electrical Engineer

28/03/2024

Looking for a position as a graduate? Please see the opportunity below.

Each year, Carpmaels & Ransford recruit a number of exceptional STEM graduates, supporting them through to qualification as a UK and European patent attorney. As a trainee in their Engineering & Tech practice group, Students will have the opportunity to qualify as a UK and European patent attorney.

Here is a link for your students to apply to the opportunity:

Are you looking for a career that allows you to apply the technical knowledge gained from your engineering degree in a legal and commercial environment? Do you have an inquisitive mind, a flair for writing and a love of problem solving?

19/03/2024

Interested to take part in a Climate Literacy workshop? Please see below

There’s an upcoming full-day Climate Literacy workshop on the 22nd of March. On completion of the course you can apply for a unique certificate to evidence your training.
This qualification should be added to your CV to show how driven you are, and how serious you are about the environment.

Sign up here: https://bit.ly/4a0Ea7m

08/03/2024

Looking for a summer placement? Please see below opportunity.

INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABILITY - PAID SUMMER PLACEMENT

Are you currently a high achieving undergraduate at the University of Bath in the middle of your degree; you’ll either be in your 2nd year of 3, or 3rd year of 4 right now?

We’re looking for 6 students to take on a summer placement with the Institute for Sustainability, three research projects are available in sustainable chemical technologies and three in sustainable systems. We welcome applications from students of a wide variety of science and engineering disciplines who have a strong interest in sustainable technologies.

If this sounds like you, and you’d like to be paid (£11.44 per hour) to do an 8 week research project this summer, in an Institute where our community delivers world-class research that pushes boundaries amongst disciplines, where we solve challenges using a wide-angle, whole-systems approach with partnerships that help keep our focus on real-world problems, then do get in touch.

To be considered please email [email protected] and tell us why you’re applying, remembering to include your CV.

These 8 week projects are likely to start on Monday 10 June with the attendance at our annual conference the following week.

Find out more about us at Institute for Sustainability (bath.ac.uk)

For any informal enquiries please contact [email protected] in the first instance.

Kind regards
Sarah

Sarah Grant
Institute Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01225 387561

01/03/2024

https://www.bath.ac.uk/announcements/uks-first-masters-degree-in-applying-ai-tools-to-engineering-and-design-is-open-for-applications/

Master’s in Artificial Intelligence for Engineering and Design to accept students from October