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VIP - Carers' Centre Sustainability and Carbon Reduction Journey
Published 5/22/2025 in Centre for Learning & Teaching
Background to the project and VIPs more generally Vertically Integrated Projects (VIPs) are collaborative initiatives at the University of Bath,...read more ❯

From Pixels to Planet: Building digital sustainability skills
Published 5/21/2025 in Academic & Employability Skills
Do we need to think more about the environmental impact of our digital choices? In this blog we explore what ‘digital sustainability’ means, why...read more ❯

Join us at our third Connect! event: Exploring creative collaborations
Published 5/21/2025 in Public Engagement Unit
After the success of our previous two, we are back with the third instalment of Connect! Are you a researcher eager to collaborate or connect with...read more ❯

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Writing your dissertation: Literature reviews
Published 5/21/2025 in Academic & Employability Skills
A literature review is designed to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the academic literature on a specific topic.  A literature...read more ❯

Postgrads championing sustainable research practices
Published 5/21/2025 in Climate Action
From rethinking lab practices to pioneering new sustainable initiatives, postgrads are taking action into their own hands. In this blog, hear from...read more ❯

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Writing your dissertation: Working with your supervisor
Published 5/21/2025 in Academic & Employability Skills
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 ❯

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Writing your dissertation: Making the most of expert and peer support
Published 5/21/2025 in Academic & Employability Skills
Whether you're just getting started with a large piece of writing, such as your dissertation, or you're part way through already, taking a break,...read more ❯

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Writing your dissertation: Making an action plan
Published 5/21/2025 in Academic & Employability Skills
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 ❯

Harry Potter and the Internal Combustion Chamber of Secrets 
Published 5/21/2025 in Engineering & Design academia
Author: Dr Daniel Coren CEng MIMechE FHEA, Director of Studies for Automotive MSc courses From diving and swirling to barrelling and tumbling,...read more ❯

Statement of Support for the LGBTQIA+ University community
Statement of Support The University of Bath Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity Network (EDIN) would like to state its unequivocal support for the...read more ❯

From Passive Screens to Active Learning: What Our Pilot Taught Us about Engaging Distance-Learners
Published 5/20/2025 in Centre for Learning & Teaching
Why we ran the pilot When discussion boards fall silent and lecture videos run in the background, distance-learning students start switching...read more ❯

Engaging the public in research - Plates for the Planet
Published 5/20/2025 in Professor Sarah Hainsworth
Image credit: Woven Films The University of Bath is committed to fostering meaningful connections between academia and society, and public...read more ❯

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Writing your dissertation: Research
Published 5/19/2025 in Academic & Employability Skills
Developing a research question When you have selected your research topic, the next stage of the process is to sharpen, refine and define your...read more ❯

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Writing your dissertation: Choosing a topic
Published 5/19/2025 in Academic & Employability Skills
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 ❯

What is Communitarianism?
Published 5/16/2025 in IPR blog
Discover how communitarianism offers a progressive path forward by focusing on shared responsibility, inclusive participation, and community-based...read more ❯

We’re Better Together
Published 5/14/2025 in Changing, Ourselves
I was at a training course recently and in one of the breakout discussions we were asked to identify a time when we had worked in a great team, and...read more ❯

Join the International Staff Network – Launch Event
Published 5/13/2025 in International Staff Network
Dear Colleague, Do you identify as international staff, consider yourself globally minded, or want to support a more inclusive and diverse...read more ❯

Languages at Bath - a vibrant community of learning and connection
Published 5/13/2025 in Professor Cassie Wilson
In my latest blog, I am delighted to share some reflections from a recent conversation I had with students and staff about the vibrant language...read more ❯

Religious Literacy - a concept that is becoming a civic imperative?
Published 5/13/2025 in IPR blog
As part of the dynamic partnership between the School of Health Studies, Western University, and the University of Bath, UK  we are thrilled to...read more ❯