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Your road to successful public speaking
Published 11/7/2023 in Academic & Employability Skills
Do you feel anxious at the thought of giving a speech, presenting at a conference, completing a viva, or attending an interview? If so, you’re not...read more ❯

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An AI tool to help with job applications
How many times have you been told to break down big tasks into smaller steps? For me, I’ve lost count. On a logical level, I know it works, but...read more ❯

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Parade Profile: Jack Whitehead (PhD Education 2000) 
Published 11/6/2023 in On Parade
Dr Jack Whitehead came to Bath to study education and has gone on to develop his educational theory in universities around the world as a visiting...read more ❯

Life by the Lake with Kashish
Published 11/6/2023 in Be Well
We ask current students about their life at the University of Bath and their tops tips for being a student.  In this blog we talk meal planning,...read more ❯

Is the DfE Monitoring You?
Published 11/5/2023 in Bill Scott's blog
The Guardian, has reported that officials at the DfE have been conducting social media surveillance on a number of UK education specialists who've...read more ❯

The exciting world of engineering placements: your how-to guide 🚀
Author: Achala Sharma, third-year Beng(Hons) Chemical Engineering student As the first semester kicks off, there's a lot on your plate:...read more ❯

Events unfolding in the Middle East
Published 11/2/2023 in Chaplains Latest Reflection
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5: 9 It is impossible to avoid the events unfolding in Israel...read more ❯

Celebrating Diwali
This month Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Newar Buddhists will be celebrating the feast of Diwali.  It is a great celebration, a time for family, for the...read more ❯

Women's Network: Skill Swap Workshops
We are delighted to tell you all about the launch of the Skill Swap Workshop Series. The concept behind the series is that everyone in this...read more ❯

I see! Chemistry at its best
Published 11/2/2023 in Bill Scott's blog
I recently watched an informative and enjoyable I-SEE webinar.  The title was: Net Zero and Zero Emissions and it was given by Professor Bill David...read more ❯

My placement search experience as a Gold Scholar
After just completing a 6th month placement in a small architecture practice, I wanted to share my experience of the search for placement and how the...read more ❯

Universities, AI and the common good
Published 11/2/2023 in Bath Business and Society
To celebrate Professor Rajani Naidoo’s appearance at the Going Global 2023 conference, throughout November we’re spotlighting the International...read more ❯

Gold Scholarship Opportunities: Mental Health First Aid Course
Increasing mental health knowledge, awareness, and skills is crucial in helping individuals who experience it. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)...read more ❯

Seasonal Carving
Published 10/31/2023 in Education Technology Archive
There's a time and a place for carving..... but we're not sure it should be done to the front of a Sega Mega Drive II...... B.W. and R.S. have...read more ❯

Critical Thinking and Climate Change Solutions
Published 10/31/2023 in Bill Scott's blog
Alison Anderson, Professor of Sociology at the University of Plymouth has written an article for the Academy of Social Sciences on How the education...read more ❯

Children in Palestine and Israel continue to suffer as international law is routinely ignored
Published 10/30/2023 in Centre for Development Studies
In this piece originally published by The Conversation, Jason Hart comments on the fear and violence being experienced by children across the...read more ❯

How to start your search
Whether you are looking for internships, work experience or a graduate position – starting your job search can feel daunting. Read on to find out...read more ❯

Making the most of the start of university tips and tricks
Making the most of the start of university
Published 10/30/2023 in Be Well
Here are my tips on how to make the most of the start of university:  1. Talk to everyone!  Moving into university can be daunting and many...read more ❯

National Disability Employment Awareness Month: aFLAME disability network for staff and PGR
Published 10/30/2023 in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are very proud of our staff networks which are dedicated spaces for colleagues sharing particular circumstances or characteristics to connect with...read more ❯