The UK’s 2015 Shared Parental Leave (SPL) scheme aimed to reduce gender inequalities at home and at work. Shareable leave entitlements can...read more ❯
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Costs and benefits of improved paternity leave: too good to ignore
Halfway there: Reflections on my internship
Hi! I’m Elizabeth Opoku-Denkyi, currently halfway through my summer internship in the Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) department at the...read more ❯
Parade Profile: Ali Bevan (BA Modern Languages and European Studies 2000)
Ali Bevan's love for Bath was instant. The decision to study here would shape her future in ways she never imagined. Now working at the School of...read more ❯
Showcasing Success: University of Bath IRO team attends the QS Summit: Europe 2025 as the University achieves 132 global ranking
The QS Higher Education Summit: Europe 2025 brought together higher education leaders from all over Europe and globally to share the latest trends in...read more ❯
Festival Ready: Top Tips for a Safe and Fun Summer
As the summer festival season kicks off, our Wellbeing Ambassador Jenny has put together a practical guide to help you stay safe while making the...read more ❯
New industrial strategy brings Rachel Reeves’ securonomics to life – but will it protect Britain from more supply chain shocks?
Recent global crises have exposed the UK’s reliance on fragile international supply chains. In this blog, Phil Tomlinson, David Bailey and...read more ❯
Sustainable Research: Small Steps, Big Impact
As researchers, we are driven by curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge, but in today’s climate, we must also be driven by responsibility. The...read more ❯
Parade Profile: Becky Packer (BSc Sociology 1978)
Becky's time at Bath gave her a new perspective on life. She got involved in student politics, learned to question everything and met her partner of...read more ❯
Explore, Learn, and Discover the World with Study Abroad, at the University Open Day
On June 13th and 14th, the University of Bath hosted its Undergraduate Open Day welcoming future students. Our team from the International Relations...read more ❯
Housing growth, economic growth and/or long-term health?
The UK’s plan to build 1.5 million homes presents a rare opportunity to embed health in urban development. Yet new research reveals deep-rooted...read more ❯
Pastoral Support in Practice - Training, Sector Recognition and the Road Ahead
I am delighted to share this guest blog from Jessica Hayball, Training Officer from Student Support & Safeguarding, reflecting on the...read more ❯
Sustainability podcast: the power of your student voice
In a recent podcast, a panel of keen students shared their experiences in taking sustainability action and showcased how you can get involved...read more ❯
The University of Bath Research Centre Stand-Up Comedy Night
Two PhD students, a PostDoc, a Lecturer and three Senior Lecturers walk into a bar.
No, not the start of a joke, but a description of what...read more ❯
What happens when a university says yes to hope and collaboration
Written by Mir Abdullah Miri
A few weeks ago, I had the chance to attend the Narrative Matters Conference in Paris. It was a meaningful...read more ❯
Ukraine drone strikes on Russian airbase reveal any country is vulnerable to the same kind of attack
Prof Michael Lewis is a Professor of Operations & Supply at University of Bath School of Management. His work explored a broad wide range of...read more ❯
Life in the UK with Aqida
What’s surprised you about moving to/living in the UK?
When I first moved to the UK, I was taken aback by the wide variety of vegetarian options,...read more ❯
Boosting employability through languages: Bath students celebrate German exam success
Learners from across the University of Bath and the local community have recently achieved fantastic results in the Goethe-Zertifikat A1–B2 German...read more ❯
Celebrating Leadership: What do you notice?
At a recent leadership network session, a reflective question emerged: “What more can we do to recognise and celebrate leadership?”. This led to...read more ❯
Progress Through Partnership - Reflections on the SU Top Ten 2024/25
In this joint blog, Cassie and Jiji (SU President) reflect on the SU Top Ten 2024/25.
As we reach the end of another academic year, we want to...read more ❯
Planning your trip to Bath
Travelling to Bath
We are looking forward to seeing many of you this September for the BDW2025. For those who are travelling to Bath for the first...read more ❯