The University of Bath
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The University of Bath
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Together, we belong. Welcome to the University of Bath, a top 150 University in the QS World University Rankings 2025.
Happy New Year from the University of Bath! 🎉

Thank you to our students, staff, alumni and friends for everything you contributed to our community in 2025. Here’s to 2026!
December 31, 2025 at 12:25 PM
To all our students, staff, alumni and friends, we wish you a very Merry Christmas!🎄
December 25, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Congratulations to 1st Impressions, who are celebrating supporting their 500th woman with free styling and pre‑loved workwear.

Co-founded in 2021 by Dr Jane Ellis‑Brush, the volunteer-led service helps women across the South West feel confident and job‑ready.

https://bit.ly/4s4xVJ5

December 23, 2025 at 2:52 PM
A team of students from the University, competing to build a working total artificial heart, has been awarded ‘Most Advanced Design’ for their latest design at the global Heart Hackathon, marking the third year in a row that Team Bath Heart have been recognised at the event.

https://bit.ly/4s1viId
December 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Congratulations to the University of Bath men’s 1st XV who head into the Christmas break joint top of the British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) #SuperRugby tree after a hard-earned 29-24 home win over Cardiff Met in their last match of 2025!

https://bit.ly/494WFbH
December 22, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Congratulations to Professor Sarah Bailey who has been recognised with the prestigious award for her contribution to openness in animal research.

The award, given by Understanding Animal Research, recognises those who have championed openness in animal research throughout their careers.
December 22, 2025 at 2:52 PM
“We’re talking about AI now, but many schools don’t even have internet.”

PhD scholar Guillermo Zaracho is tackling tech inequality head-on – using his research to bridge the digital divide in his home country, Paraguay.

Find the full story in Inspire: https://bit.ly/4aqhv7w
December 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Following this month's Westminster Hall debate in Parliament on the Acquired Brain Injury Action Plan, and remarks from Bath MP @werahobhouse.org.uk, we’re proud to highlight the work we're doing to support safer sport.

Find out more about the impact of our health research: https://bit.ly/4pSzE2S
December 19, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Bath all lit up for Christmas time 🎄

📸: dunkablebath on Instagram

#UniOfBath #CityOfBath #Festive
December 19, 2025 at 2:52 PM
From the iconic John Lewis Christmas adverts to M&S’s famous “Magic and Sparkle”, brands pull out all the stops to capture the vibes of the season.

Professor Lorna Stevens in @uniofbathsom.bsky.social explores how brands use glamour to sell not just products, but a feeling:

https://bit.ly/3XWz8V9
December 18, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Professor Marcus Munafò, Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of Bath, has been named on the Clarivate 2025 Highly Cited list, recognising the global influence of his research.

https://bit.ly/4rZV8w0
December 17, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Raise a teacup to Jane Austen! ☕

Happy Birthday to the author who made our city iconic.
December 16, 2025 at 2:52 PM
We'd like to offer our best wishes to members of our community currently marking Hanukkah; an opportunity for us all to reflect on hope, resilience, and the power of light to overcome darkness.

From all of us at the University of Bath, Happy Hanukkah.
December 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Innovation pays. From boosting crop yields to supporting workers with dementia, read about how our academics are making innovation work for business and industry.

https://bit.ly/4rYDYPc
December 15, 2025 at 1:48 PM
What makes people susceptible to believing in conspiracy theories?

Dr Tim Hill, who has been carrying out research on the topic, explains in this episode of the University of Bath School of Management's 'Research4Good' #podcast.

Listen to the full episode here: https://bit.ly/3KP1TA0
December 10, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Tonight’s the night! 🎄

We hope everyone heading to Bath Abbey for our annual University Carol Service enjoys a wonderful evening. Doors open at 6:30 pm, and everyone is welcome!

#UniversityOfBath
December 10, 2025 at 1:48 PM
We had a fantastic evening celebrating our students at our #Postgraduate Scholarship reception at the Roman Baths!

If you would like to join us next year, we're offering up to £9.2 million in scholarships for international students joining a course in September 2025: https://bit.ly/3MvJ7y2
December 9, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Bath Ambitions is a free Year 12 programme for Black African and Caribbean heritage students across the UK.

You’ll explore life at Bath, discover what studying here is really like, and get personalised support to make confident choices about your future.

https://bit.ly/3MgAZl9
December 9, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Road crossings need to slow down to allow people with mobility issues and older pedestrians enough time to use them, research led by Bath has indicated.

https://www.bath.ac.uk/announcements/why-didnt-the-senior-citizen-cross-the-road-slower-crossings-may-help-people-with-reduced-mobility/
December 8, 2025 at 3:56 PM
We're helping young people take the next step towards University with Pathway to Bath, a free programme designed for Year 12 students who meet our Widening Participation criteria.

Find out more ⤵️
https://www.bath.ac.uk/campaigns/pathway-to-bath-programme/
December 8, 2025 at 2:53 PM
TODAY at 4pm: Caroline Douilliez, Head of the Red Cross/Red Crescent Missing Persons Centre, within the ICRC Central Tracing Agency, will be the guest on the final The Disappeared of History webinar of 2025.

You can access the event here: https://bit.ly/4ix7x68
December 8, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Join us for the annual University Carol Service on Wednesday 10 December, featuring a selection of readings given by staff and students, and carols sung by the University Chamber Choir.

https://www.bath.ac.uk/announcements/university-christmas-carol-service-2025/
December 8, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Discover how engineering and management research at Bath is powering the UK's industrial strategy. #ResearchWithImpact

https://bit.ly/49Xaj2u
December 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Inspiring the engineers on the future!

245 pupils from across the south west were given a taste of the diverse range of career options engineering offers when IAAPS opened its doors this week for 14 West of England Schools.

https://bit.ly/49Zrkcu
December 5, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Complex life began to develop earlier, and over a longer span of time, than previously believed, a ground-breaking study has revealed.

An team of researchers including Professor Tom Williams from the University of Bath published their findings in the journal Nature.
Complex life developed earlier than previously thought, new study reveals
New study suggests complex cells evolved around 2.9 billion years ago, almost a billion years earlier than other estimates.
www.bath.ac.uk
December 5, 2025 at 2:52 PM