When we think about the slave trade within the realms of Somerset and Avon, we usually think about Bristol. Bristol was a port with wealthy merchants living there, and it is estimated that over 500,000 enslaved African people were traded...

Last week Professor Rajani Naidoo (Vice-President (Community & Inclusion)) and Kevin McCormick (Head of Campus Services Commercial Operations) undertook the Wheelchair Challenge on campus. This challenge was set up by the aFLAME Disability Network: Staff and PGRs to show the...

On 3 July we will welcome speaker Nick Elston to campus to give a series of talks on his lived experience of mental health and wellbeing. Described as a ‘BIG man, BIG heart, BIG story and BRUTAL honesty - 10/10...

The Research Enablers Network was established in 2022 following a project supported by the Research England Enhancing Research Culture fund. The network is for those who work in the management, specialist administration job family in roles that directly support research...

This blog is a personal account, and the perspective of an individual. It does not reflect guidance, policies or procedures of the University. Keira Cozens, a PhD student from the Life Sciences Department and member of the aFLAME Disability Network:...

WomanCAN research project led by Professor Carol Taylor and Dr Sally Hewlett officially launched on 10 May. The project is funded by the Enhancing Research Culture fund at the University. The WomanCAN project aims to promote culture change to improve...

Learn more about the tools, equipment and interventions to support disabled students. Did you know that neurodivergent students, those with long term mental health or medical conditions, or have visual or hearing impairments, are eligible for a government grant called...

For Maternal Mental Health Month we spoke to Tamsin Willis-Stovold, HR Deputy Director (Leadership), who undertook some coaching around her maternity leave. Why did you decide to take up coaching at this point in time? When I returned from maternity...

Thursday 18 May is Global Accessibility Awareness Day. Visit the University of Bath’s Global Accessibility Awareness Day page to better understand some of the accessibility experiences and challenges faced by our community, learn about support and resources at Bath, and empower...

Alumna and former Paralympian Kate Grey visited us for Disability History Month 2022.  Professor Rajani Naidoo, Vice-President of Community & Inclusion, hosted the talk. Kate has been swimming internationally since debuting in 2006 at the World Championships and combined studying...