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Sharing Data and Information
Published 7/18/2025 in Data and Information Management
We all need to share data and information as part of daily life at the University, whether its research, committee papers, or names for the team away...read more ❯

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 ❯