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Graduating this year and anxious about the job market? Don’t panic – opportunities are out there
Developing workplace communication skills at university
Strong communication skills are consistently ranked among the most important qualities employers look for in graduates. Whether it’s explaining...read more ❯
My journey to completing the Bath Award
Hi, I am Dina, a PhD student on the second year at the University of Bath, and a few months ago, I was happy to complete the Bath Award. In this blog...read more ❯
Writing your dissertation: Choosing a topic
One of the biggest challenges when getting started on your dissertation can be choosing a suitable topic. If you're lucky, you may have a clear idea...read more ❯
Beyond the scale: Rethinking physical activity and paediatric obesity care
Shauna Burke, Marina Ybarra and Balraj Gill at Western University explain how those who support young people with obesity can create stigma-free...read more ❯
Why mission-led government is not the solution to UK’s governability crisis
The UK seems increasingly ungovernable. Starmer's Labour have offered a 'missions' approach. In this new blog, Jack Newman (University of...read more ❯
Bring Your Research to Life at FUTURES 2026: Bath at Work
On Friday 25 September 2026, we’re thrilled to be returning to the Museum of Bath at Work for the second year running and we want you to be part of...read more ❯
Building skills beyond the lecture theatre: The value of extracurricular activities
All employers care about is the grade you get at the end of your degree.
It’s a common assumption among students, but my experience at university...read more ❯
Writing your dissertation: Tutorials that make sense
Are you writing a dissertation this summer? Are you confident and sure about what you’re doing, or do you have questions and doubts you would like...read more ❯
Resolve Forensics and Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (FIGG)
Posted on behalf of Professor Turi King
Resolve Forensics and Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (FIGG)
Professor Turi King reflects on...read more ❯
Trans inclusion event recommendation
I would like to encourage members of our community to attend this Trans-inclusivity Round Table Discussion from by UCL's Institute of Education....read more ❯
Join us at EduFest 2026: A Week of Learning, Innovation and Inspiration
This June, colleagues from across the University of Bath are invited to come together for EduFest 2026, our annual Learning and Teaching Festival —...read more ❯
Visible inclusion: Ideas and activities to mark LGBTQ+ commemorative months in your department
With Pride Month coming up in June I wanted to share a few ideas you can use to mark the month, and other ideas for ongoing activity to help make...read more ❯
Writing your dissertation: Structure and sections
In this post, we look at the structural elements of a typical dissertation. A well-structured dissertation should be enjoyable to read. It should be...read more ❯
Writing your dissertation: Literature reviews
A literature review is designed to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the academic literature on a specific topic. A literature...read more ❯
Writing your dissertation: Working with your supervisor
Before you begin your dissertation, it's highly likely you'll be assigned a supervisor to oversee your progress from first steps to completion. Your...read more ❯
Spaces and sectors driving productivity in the West of England
Armağan Gezici, Senior Lecturer in Economics and Researcher at the Brunel Centre, outlines how the West of England’s strong productivity is...read more ❯
Minimum wages and the state of the economy: Lessons for the UK
From 1 April 2026, the UK National Living Wage (NLW) for workers aged 21 and over increased by 4.1% to £12.71 per hour. Nikolaos Kokonas at the...read more ❯
Writing your dissertation: Making an action plan
Every successfully completed dissertation begins with a practical and workable action plan. An action plan is a vital tool to help you stay focused,...read more ❯