The University of Bath

Professor Furong Li

Discover how engineering and management research at Bath is powering the UK's industrial strategy. #ResearchWithImpact

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A child sitting inside a BMW i8 with the doors open, parked in an indoor facility with spectators in the background.

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.

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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.

Students from LAS holding plates of food.

Students from LAS and Gareth Jones in Lime Tree.

Student preparing food.

We're happy to share that our second No Plates Like Home event has been a fantastic success with students from the Latin American Society creating and serving meals based on their own personal and family recipes.

Ducks swimming in a partially frozen pond with a fountain, in front of a modern building on a sunny day.

Winter is starting to set in on campus. Thanks to Rachel Applegate for sharing this photo.

The UK’s industrial strategy focuses on clean energy, advanced manufacturing and digital technologies.

At the University of Bath, research through IAAPS, Supergen and People-Led Digitalisation is driving net zero, strengthening industry and training future innovators. https://bit.ly/49Xaj2u

Congratulations!

Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Phil Taylor, talking to a group of Gold Scholar students.

Jacky Wright.

Our Gold Scholars networking.

Gold scholars smiling for the camera.

We had an incredible time celebrating our Gold Scholars at the recent Gold Scholarship Reception! The event was a fantastic opportunity for our scholars to connect with donors, mentors, and alumni as part of the programme which supports students from households with an income of £30,000 or below.

Marcelle McManus smiling and standing next to a large Hoval industrial heating unit in a technical facility.

Congratulations to Professor Marcelle McManus, who has been named the public choice winner and ranked among the top five academics in the 2025 Digital Leaders and Green Business Journal Net Zero Awards, recognising her as one of the UK’s most influential leaders in net zero. https://bit.ly/3M7HFln

Promotional image for University of Bath, TeamBath, highlighting free sport access, featuring blurred individuals using treadmills in a gym to emphasize movement and activity.

As part of Care Leaver Month and Estrangement Solidarity Week, we’re proud to offer exclusive gym membership benefits to support the wellbeing of our care-experienced and estranged students, including a free one-year gym membership.

Find out more here: https://bit.ly/4pgEE0T

Karla Quintana.

Join us today for our webinar, The Disappeared of History Global Webinar Series, with guest speaker Karla Quintana.

She is the Head of the Independent Institution on Missing Persons in the Syrian Arab Republic and a leading voice on human rights and transitional justice. https://bit.ly/4ix7x68

The #HeartHackathon is an annual, global student competition where teams must collaboratively conceive, design and build innovative total artificial hearts.

Team Bath Heart has an outstanding track record, having won the Heart Hackathon for the past two years. ❤️

Team Bath Heart with their heart design prototype

🧵This week, student engineering group Team Bath Heart will travel to Austria to take part in the International Heart Hackathon and the International Society for Mechanical Circulatory Support (ISMCS) Conference.

Professor Raymond Schinazi giving a presentation about HCV drug discovery in front of an audience in a conference room. The slide behind shows a timeline and text related to the topic.

To mark today's #WorldAidsDay, we wanted to recognise the life-saving work of Professor Raymond Schinazi. More than 94% of HIV-infected individuals take at least one of the drugs invented by this Bath alumnus.

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Three students smiling in front of a campus building, with text promoting the University of Bath's scholarship offer for international students in 2026.

We're delighted to share a new series of Bath scholarships, offering up to £9.2 million in funding for high-achieving home and international students to join us from September 2026.

For undergraduate visit: Go.bath.ac.uk/ug-funding
For postgraduate funding visit: Go.bath.ac.uk/pgt-funding

University of Bath study highlights that the 'trophy spouse' phenomenon continues into marriage, shown over a background of a legal document with a wedding ring on it.

New research from @uniofbathsom.bsky.social shows that the ‘trophy spouse’ phenomenon persists into marriage as husbands and wives continue to trade money and status with attractiveness throughout their relationship.

https://bit.ly/4orgT52

#Research

Sunset view over campus.

Sunsets from 7 floors up! 🧡

📷: kikilou97

#MondayMotivation

Discover how research in applied #mathematics is making a tangible impact in healthcare.

#ResearchWithImpact

https://stories.bath.ac.uk/research-with-impact/how-bath-mathematics-research-is-tackling-global-health-challenges/index.html?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=RWI-25

Can cutting-edge technology on markerless recording revolutionise Olympic #weightlifting?

We speak to Dr Steffi Colyer from the University's Department for Health to find out about her first-of-its kind research with @camera-bath.bsky.social

#ResearchWithImpact

Presentation slide titled 'How Bath Mathematics Research is Tackling Global Health Challenges' from the University of Bath. A person is seen gesturing towards the slide with audience engagement.

From drug development to preventing deaths in surgery, find out how Bath mathematics research is tackling global health challenges.

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#Maths #ResearchWithImpact #Research #Healthcare

Group of nine Vice-Chancellors and Chairs of Council posing on a balcony at the University of Bath.

This week we welcomed the@gw4alliance.bsky.social Vice-Chancellors and Chairs of Council to campus to discuss the future with new Director Melanie Knetsch.

GW4 is an alliance of four of the most research-intensive universities in the UK: Bath; Bristol; Cardiff and Exeter.

Penny East.

2025 marks 50 years since the UK’s Sex Discrimination Act and the Equal Pay Act 1970.

Join the @uniofbathipr.bsky.social and Penny East, CEO of the Fawcett Society, on 27 November as she discusses examining ongoing barriers, policy impacts, and workplace equality.

https://bit.ly/3XfSQe3

Second University of Bath KTP with Mayden awarded ‘Outstanding' The Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) was awarded ‘Outstanding' by programme funder Innovate UK, matching the grading of their first Outstanding KTP.

We are delighted to announce that our second Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) between the University of Bath and health tech company Mayden has been awarded the highest grade of ‘Outstanding’ by the programme funder Innovate UK.

Promotional image from the University of Bath highlighting a headline that new research findings show food and social events are more motivating for employees than gym memberships. Features a smiling individual in a cafe setting.

Forget the gym perks, what really motivates customer-facing employees?

A new @uniofbathsom.bsky.social study reveals that social events and free food are more effective than traditional wellness benefits, such as gym memberships.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/43HChvj

#Research

Image displaying key insights from an IPR University of Bath blog post on the mental load carried by mothers. The text highlights that mental tasks, like planning and organizing, are often unseen but crucial burdens, especially for full-time working mothers. It notes the imbalance in cognitive labor and its impact on gender equality. Authors mentioned are Ana Catalano Weeks and Helen Kowalewska.

New research by Leah Ruppanner, Ana Catalano Weeks and Helen Kowalewska reveals that the “mental load” of managing households still falls mainly on mothers – even when they work full-time or out-earn their partners. @uniofbathipr.bsky.social

Find out more here: https://bit.ly/4o6bGiS

#Research

Autumn scene by a river in Bath, England, featuring vibrant trees, a calm river, and historic architecture including the spire of Bath Abbey in the background. A person is standing by the railing on the left.

Two individuals standing in front of a historic building at sunset, one pointing towards the structure, possibly discussing its features.

Autumn foliage in a park with people sitting and walking along a path, bathed in soft sunlight.

View of the historic Royal Crescent, framed by trees and foliage, under a clear sky in Bath, England.

Bath in Autumn 💙 💛

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#UniOfBath #BathUK #CityOfBath

Promotional poster for Bath Taps into Science Festival, featuring three joyful children engaged in scientific experiments. Event details include free admission, date from 22 November to 4 December, and time from 10 AM to 4 PM. Supported by BRLSI, Bath & North East Somerset Council, and others. Visit BRLSI.org/BathTaps for more information.

We're looking forward to taking part in Bath Taps into Science, a free two-day event, at the Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution (BRLSI) this weekend.

Find out more here: https://www.brlsi.org/bathtaps/

#UniversityOfBath #Research #Science #Event

The Disappeared of History Global Webinar Series A series of talks with internationally renowned guests addressing the issue of enforced disappearances.

The Disappeared of History Global Webinar Series is a series of talks with internationally renowned guests, addressing the issue of enforced disappearances.

Join us on 2nd December for a discussion with Karla Quintana-Osuna, human rights expert and legal scholar.

Image featuring the University of Bath campus, announcing Bath's urban health research inclusion in a new WHO publication.

Urban health research from Bath has gained global recognition. The Tackling Root Causes Upstream of Unhealthy Development project was featured in a new WHO report. Launched on World Cities Day, the report offers governments evidence to apply to urban health policy.

https://bit.ly/4hT9EAY

Professor Phil Taylor.

Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Phil Taylor, shares his vision for the future of sustainable energy. Register for your free tickets for this I-SEE Sustainable Energy & the Environment Webinar here: https://bit.ly/4nWO2VQ.

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