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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
Published 7/8/2025 in Safety, Health & Employee Wellbeing
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
Published 7/1/2025 in Gold Scholarship Programme – Community, Employability, Opportunity
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 ❯

A series of three stylised Generative Artificial Intelligence illustrations: 1) A circular blue tech-inspired pattern with concentric rings and digital elements. 2) A dark and light blue illustration showing a robotic figure reaching out of a laptop computer to access GenAI. 3) A blue robotic hand reaching out to a human hand, suggesting connection or assistance.
A collaborative sparring partner: Transforming Postgraduate Learning
Published 7/1/2025 in Academic & Employability Skills
Beyond the hype: What Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) really means for your academic journey. GenAI is not just another digital tool, it...read more ❯

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There’s nothing wrong with going wrong
Published 7/1/2025 in Academic & Employability Skills
Making mistakes can feel bad, but they are just a natural part of learning. Ben McGovern from the Mathematics Resources Centre (MASH) explains how to...read more ❯

Costs and benefits of improved paternity leave: too good to ignore
Published 6/30/2025 in IPR blog
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 ❯

Halfway there: Reflections on my internship
Published 6/30/2025 in Careers Perspectives from the University of Bath Careers
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)
Published 6/30/2025 in On Parade
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
Published 6/30/2025 in International Relations Office
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 ❯

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