Join us in wishing the University of Bath a happy 57th anniversary!
To celebrate how much has changed over the years, read our alumni Parade Profiles and, if you haven’t already, share your story with us.
Something we hope won’t change anytime soon is the traditional anniversary BUCS Super Rugby match at The Rec. Despite the pouring rain, 6,000 fans cheered on Bath to a 25-20 victory against Cardiff Met.
We look forward to seeing more of you at future events – check out the listings below.
Plus, read on for some of the biggest and best Bath news, including the opening of our £70m clean transport technology facility that’s driving us towards a more sustainable future.
Updates
Research with Impact PhD Scholarships have launched
A prestigious new programme, funded by generous philanthropic donations, is open for applications from talented students to tackle global challenges.
Fuelling sustainable travelIAAPS, the University’s £70m research centre, has opened at the Bristol and Bath Science Park and will develop clean transportation technology. Have a behind-the-scenes look at the facility.
Meet your future meat
Take a look at the cultured meat muscle cells Professor Marianne Ellis and her team are growing to produce cleaner, greener food.
Taking the sting out of vaccines
Who needs needles anymore? Bath scientists have developed a skin patch that painlessly delivers medicine directly into the body.
Using sounds to save our seas
Professor Philippe Blondel’s team is using sound waves to map marine habitats and monitor the effects of climate change.
Finally, a good use for Deepfake
Research reveals that watching training videos featuring a deepfake version of yourself makes learning faster and more fun.
Events
Cyber Diplomacy in a Geopolitical Age – Tuesday 21 November, 7.30PM (GMT), Bath and online
Join leading figures in the cyber diplomacy landscape for a dynamic roundtable discussion.
Women in Sport Panel – Thursday 23 November, 11.15AM (GMT), Bath
Gain an insight into the careers of three successful women at the top of their fields at this panel and networking event.
Grief: Past and Present – Monday 4 December, 7.30PM (GMT), Bath and online
Dr Molly Conisbee, Dr Helen Frisby and Dr Kate Woodthorpe explore the subject of grief, past and present.
Global Chair Public Lecture: Professor Nicolas Kotov – Wednesday 6 December, 5.00PM (GMT), Bath
Professor Kotov, a leading researcher in the field of biomimetic nanostructures and one of Bath's 2023/24 Global Chairs, is giving a lecture titled 'Taming Disorder with Chirality', followed by a reception.
Minerva Lecture: How Airborne Diseases Spread and How We Can Stop Them – Wednesday 6 December, 6.00PM (GMT), online
Airborne respiratory diseases such as Covid and flu are all transmitted via aerosols. We will discuss how aerosols behave, how we can reduce the spread of diseases indoors, and how ventilation, masking and other technologies can play a role.
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