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 ❯
Recent posts
Moving into Private Housing: What I wish I knew
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
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 ❯
Step into the Future of Work – Late at the Museum Needs You!
On Friday 26 September we are taking over the Museum of Bath at Work. As part of FUTURES, the South West’s free festival of discovery, we’re...read more ❯
In search of Labour’s ‘working people’ – the paradox at the heart of Keir Starmer’s first year in power
One year after Labour’s landslide win, Keir Starmer’s promise of “change” through “securonomics” is under scrutiny. While aimed at...read more ❯
Reflections from the Horizons in STEM Higher Education Conference, June 2025
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
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
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
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
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
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
Tobacco control offers critical lessons for protecting public health from harmful industry influence. This blog explores how conflicts of...read more ❯
Announcing the winners of Images of Research 2025
With a record number of entries for the Images of Research 2025 competition, the Judging Panel had a difficult task. However, after much...read more ❯
Faith and Paul’s pair-writing adventure
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 ❯
The Winners of the Vice-Chancellor's Engage Awards 2025 are...
The submissions to the 2025 edition of the Vice-Chancellor's Engage Awards saw a fantastic response from colleagues across the University. There were...read more ❯
Memories from your graduation
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 ❯