{"id":507,"date":"2020-09-07T16:23:32","date_gmt":"2020-09-07T16:23:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/?p=507"},"modified":"2020-09-25T09:17:37","modified_gmt":"2020-09-25T09:17:37","slug":"belong-at-bath","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/2020\/09\/07\/belong-at-bath\/","title":{"rendered":"Belong at Bath"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Your September 2020 alumni update<\/h2>\n<p>We've been apart for the past six months, but together we've supported the NHS, the local community and one another.<\/p>\n<p>Now we're about to start the new academic year stronger than ever. Things may look a little different on campus, but the University has worked hard to ensure that students have a safe and happy experience during their time with us. Find out more in these videos about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bGVJqx1-W3U\">student experience<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uorpOet0EvE\">learning and teaching<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for everything you have done over the past few months. From volunteering as mentors on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bath.ac.uk\/campaigns\/bath-connection\/\">Bath Connection<\/a>, to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lQc5L-zLans\">celebrating the Class of 2020<\/a> and supporting our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bath.ac.uk\/announcements\/100-000-items-of-ppe-for-nhs-workers-made-by-university-of-bath-staff\/\">PPE production efforts<\/a>, we are grateful for all that our alumni do to support students and the wider Bath community.<\/p>\n<p>With best wishes,<\/p>\n<p>Emma &amp; Jodie<br \/>\nAlumni Communications team<\/p>\n<h2>Updates<\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2020\/09\/campus.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-525\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2020\/09\/campus-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"campus lake\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2020\/09\/campus-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2020\/09\/campus-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2020\/09\/campus-215x215.jpg 215w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2020\/09\/campus.jpg 449w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Bath is the best in the south west<\/strong><br \/>\nThe University has placed 6th nationally in the Guardian University Guide 2021, with 13 subjects in the top 10 rankings.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bath.ac.uk\/announcements\/university-of-bath-ranks-6th-in-guardian-university-guide-2021\/\"><strong>See the results &gt;&gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2020\/09\/2020-09-BC2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-511\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2020\/09\/2020-09-BC2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Bath Connection\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2020\/09\/2020-09-BC2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2020\/09\/2020-09-BC2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2020\/09\/2020-09-BC2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2020\/09\/2020-09-BC2-215x215.jpg 215w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2020\/09\/2020-09-BC2.jpg 940w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A new look for Bath Connection<\/strong><br \/>\nWe've upgraded our e-mentoring platform. Update your profile and explore the new features as you connect with Bath students and\u00a0alumni.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bath.ac.uk\/campaigns\/bath-connection\/\"><strong>Login or register now &gt;&gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2020\/09\/2020-09-parkinsons.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-512\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2020\/09\/2020-09-parkinsons-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Brain\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2020\/09\/2020-09-parkinsons-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2020\/09\/2020-09-parkinsons-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2020\/09\/2020-09-parkinsons-215x215.jpg 215w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2020\/09\/2020-09-parkinsons.jpg 767w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>Breakthrough in Parkinson's research<\/strong><br \/>\nNewly discovered protein structures in the brain shed light on the development of Parkinson's disease and offer hope for potential treatment.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bath.ac.uk\/announcements\/unique-protein-structures-could-hold-the-key-to-treatment-for-parkinsons-disease\/\"><strong>Read more &gt;&gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2020\/09\/BA2-issues.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-510\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2020\/09\/BA2-issues-150x150.png\" alt=\"BA2 magazine issues\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2020\/09\/BA2-issues-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2020\/09\/BA2-issues.png 199w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>Read BA2 online<\/strong><br \/>\nFind out about the latest happenings from campus and beyond \u2013 including research and reminiscences \u2013 in the latest issue of BA2.<br \/>\n<strong>Read it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bath.ac.uk\/topics\/ba2-alumni-magazine\/\">online<\/a> or in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bath.ac.uk\/publications\/ba2-issue-28\/\">PDF format &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2020\/09\/2020-09-bodyposi.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-513\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2020\/09\/2020-09-bodyposi-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Let's celebrate all bodies!\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2020\/09\/2020-09-bodyposi-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2020\/09\/2020-09-bodyposi-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2020\/09\/2020-09-bodyposi-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2020\/09\/2020-09-bodyposi-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2020\/09\/2020-09-bodyposi-215x215.jpg 215w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2020\/09\/2020-09-bodyposi.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>'Body Positive Schools' launch<\/strong><br \/>\nSupported by your Alumni Fund, the University has developed a free resource to help teachers, parents and youth groups tackle eating disorders.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bath.ac.uk\/announcements\/university-of-bath-develops-online-resource-to-help-young-people-with-body-confidence-and-wellbeing\/\"><strong>Read more &gt;&gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Events<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Get Connected: Living and working overseas \u2013 15 Sept, 6pm BST<\/strong><br \/>\nDiscover what it's like to carve out a career abroad from our alumni experts and ask your questions. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bath.ac.uk\/events\/get-connected-living-and-working-overseas\/\"><strong>Find out more &gt;&gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Working for equality \u2013 21 Oct, 7pm BST<\/strong><br \/>\nOur panel of alumni experts will discuss how we can close the BME leadership gap and promote diversity.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/working-for-equality-tickets-116983951147\"><strong>Register now &gt;&gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Food and social resilience \u2013 21 Oct, 6pm BST<\/strong><br \/>\nJoin our Institute for Policy Research for this public lecture by Professor Tim Lang, discussing food and social resilience.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/food-and-social-resilience-tickets-115185890098\"><strong>Register now &gt;&gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your September 2020 alumni update We've been apart for the past six months, but together we've supported the NHS, the local community and one another. Now we're about to start the new academic year stronger than ever. 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