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 ❯
Recent posts
Step into the Future of Work – Late at the Museum Needs You!
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 ❯
Parade Profile: Lara Loussert (BSc Politics and International Relations 2016)
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 ❯
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 ❯
A collaborative sparring partner: Transforming Postgraduate Learning
Beyond the hype: What Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) really means for your academic journey.
GenAI is not just another digital tool, it...read more ❯
There’s nothing wrong with going wrong
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
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
Hi! I’m Elizabeth Opoku-Denkyi, currently halfway through my summer internship in the Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) department at the...read more ❯