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Parade Profile: Dr Vlad Jarkov (BSc Chemistry 2017, MSc Sustainable Chemical Technologies 2018, PhD Mechanical Engineering 2023)
Published 7/16/2025 in On Parade
Vlad’s journey at Bath took him from undergraduate chemistry to pioneering PhD research. During his PhD, he helped develop a biomaterial that...read more ❯

Moving into Private Housing: What I wish I knew
Published 7/16/2025 in Be Well
Thinking about moving off campus and feeling a bit overwhelmed? In this blog, Hana shares her personal experience, top tips, and lessons learned from...read more ❯

UK plan to cut energy bills for industrial firms threatens to leave small businesses out in the cold
Published 7/16/2025 in IPR blog
The UK government’s new energy strategy offers major savings for large manufacturers by cutting green levies and lowering electricity costs....read more ❯

LGBT+ Friendly facilities in Bath and surrounding area
A question has been received by email regarding the facilities available to LGBT+ people for someone relocating to Bath. The question was regarding a...read more ❯

In search of Labour’s ‘working people’ – the paradox at the heart of Keir Starmer’s first year in power
Published 7/11/2025 in IPR blog
One year after Labour’s landslide win, Keir Starmer’s promise of “change” through “securonomics” is under scrutiny. While aimed at...read more ❯

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Reflections from the Horizons in STEM Higher Education Conference, June 2025
Published 7/10/2025 in Centre for Learning & Teaching
I recently attended the Horizons in STEM Higher Education conference in Birmingham, and once again, it proved to be an open, friendly and inspiring...read more ❯

South Asian Heritage Month 2025
Published 7/9/2025 in International Staff Network
As chairs of the International staff Network, we were pleased to contribute to the Culture and Inclusion team's blog for South Asian Heritage Month...read more ❯

South Asian Heritage Month 2025
Published 7/9/2025 in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM) is an initiative by the Britain-based South Asian Heritage Trust, and first took place in 2020. This month aims to...read more ❯

Life in the Pod
Published 7/9/2025 in Changing, Ourselves
Imagine a world… Your team is a small, autonomous unit, a “pod” with diverse skills, perspectives and backgrounds. Your manager spends most...read more ❯

Behind closed doors? Demystifying governance processes
Published 7/8/2025 in Deputy Vice-Chancellor
I’ve always been keen to learn lessons from others (and other sectors), and I’m trying to apply that thinking institutionally. I’m also a firm...read more ❯

Is history repeating itself? The importance of learning from tobacco control in addressing commercially-driven health harms
Published 7/8/2025 in Tobacco and Public Health
This blog was originally posted in the IPR blog from the University of Bath's Institute for Policy Research. Access the original here. Tobacco...read more ❯

Reflecting on the simple things
12 July marks Simplicity Day – a national day in America which celebrates philosopher Henry David Thoreau, who was born in 1817. Thoreau was a...read more ❯

Is history repeating itself? The importance of learning from tobacco control in addressing commercially-driven health harms
Published 7/8/2025 in IPR blog
Tobacco control offers critical lessons for protecting public health from harmful industry influence. This blog explores how conflicts of...read more ❯

Parade Profile: Lara Loussert (BSc Politics and International Relations 2016)
Published 7/7/2025 in On Parade
Bath’s charm – as well as its international profile ­­– convinced Lara that it was the university for her. The dance society sealed the deal,...read more ❯

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Faith and Paul’s pair-writing adventure
Published 7/3/2025 in Digital Content and Development
Pair-writing can be challenging, but it’s a great way for subject experts and content experts to collaborate and learn from each other while...read more ❯

Memories from your graduation
Published 7/2/2025 in On Parade
This year’s summer graduation is fast approaching, with ceremonies held between 14-18 July here in Bath.  As our brand-new alumni prepare for...read more ❯

My First Year as a Claverton Scholar
Starting university is exciting – and overwhelming. I arrived at Bath eager to learn but unsure how I'd manage the cost of living or make the...read more ❯

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