The University of Bath

University of Bath logo in the top left corner with text overlay on a blurred background of a hospital scene. The text states: "A new European health survey shows that Candida auris – a dangerous drug-resistant fungus - is spreading rapidly in hospitals across the continent."

Our researchers are shedding light on the alarming spread of Candidozyma auris (C auris) in hospitals, a multidrug-resistant fungus that spreads through direct contact with infected individuals or contaminated surfaces,

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/46S65WB

#Research

Portrait of a Cleo Lake wearing a suit and patterned shirt, set against a black background.

October is #BlackHistoryMonth!

Join us as we celebrate with a series of exciting events under the theme 'Standing Firm in Power and Pride'. This year, we're thrilled to welcome guest speaker Cleo Lake for an inspiring conversation.

https://www.bath.ac.uk/announcements/black-history-month-2025/

The University of Bath women’s quadruple sculls crew that won EUSA gold in Poland. CREDIT: EUSA Rowing.

We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible achievements of our alumni and current-student rowers at the recent World Championships and European Universities Rowing Championships! 🏅

Read more: https://bit.ly/4gPnAvg

Black History Month 2025 | Race Equality Charter (REC)

"Black History Month is not only a time to celebrate excellence, but also a call to strengthen our resolve to build an inclusive future."

As #BlackHistoryMonth 2025 begins, our University’s Race Equality Charter Lead, Dr Teslim Bukoye reflects on this year’s theme: Standing Firm in Power and Pride.

Government investment lifted young people’s hopes in ‘left behind’ areas, new research shows Study finds optimism rising in social mobility ‘cold spots’, bucking national downward trend

Young people growing up in England’s most disadvantaged areas are feeling more hopeful about their future study and work prospects thanks to targeted Government investment, according to new research from the Universities of Bath, Bristol and Durham.

Background image shows globular clusters forming naturally in the EDGE simulation of the early Universe. Overlay text reads: "New study uses simulations to solve the mystery of the origins of globular clusters - one of the universe's oldest and densest stellar system."

For centuries, astronomers have puzzled over the origins of one of the universe’s oldest and densest stellar systems. #Space #Astronomy

Now, a study has finally solved the mystery – while also uncovering a new class of object that could already be in our own galaxy.

https://bit.ly/4nJEo9f

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🎙️ Series 2 of our podcast Deadly Industry: Challenging Big Tobacco is here! 🚨

🎧 Listen and share to help us hold this deadly industry to account: shows.acast.com/deadly-indus...

@uniofbath.bsky.social @lhgp.bsky.social @centre21cpubhealth.bsky.social

Research from Dr Inge Kersbergen has won an #IgNobelPrize following a study on how alcohol affects foreign language skills.

The Ig Nobels highlight research that is both entertaining and thought-provoking, often showcasing the curious and playful side of science.

bit.ly/4nWaKxM

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The Bath Institute of Sustainability and Climate Change (@bath-iscc.bsky.social) has released groundbreaking research on how UK SMEs can achieve Net Zero amid the evolving landscape of support.

👉 https://bit.ly/4nqlTXV.

#Research

The lobby of the University of Bath Chancellor's building, featuring elegantly designed stairs, wooden panels, and spacious areas for mingling and movement. Visitors are present in the area.

The University has now reached 200 Knowledge Transfer Partnerships to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Innovate UK-funded programme. Join us to mark the occasion:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/innovation-through-knowledge-transfer-partnerships-celebrating-200-ktps-tickets-1715938150199

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Today marks the beginning of Semester 1 and the start of teaching. Whatever your first week has in store, have a great first few days of term.💙

Natasha Hunt in a white England Roses jersey clapping and smiling on a rugby field.

Good luck to University of Bath alumna Natasha 'Mo' Hunt who is one win away from becoming a double World Champion with the Red Roses 🌹

Natasha and her England team-mates will take on Canada in the Women's Rugby World Cup final at 4pm on Saturday.

#RedRoses #WomensRugby #WorldCupFinal

Alleyway at dusk with festive bunting strung overhead, flanked by small shops including a vintage clothing store and a butcher shop. Soft street lighting and a tranquil atmosphere.

Sunset over Pulteney Bridge with flowing river and street lamp in foreground, Bath, England.

A person walking down a street in Bath, UK,, under a sky showing early evening light. The street is lined with pale stone buildings and festive banners.

View of the Bath Abbey, reflected in a puddle on a cobblestone street during twilight.

Autumn days are drawing in.

📷: explorebathuk on Instagram

#UniOfBath #BathUK #CityOfBath

Melanie Knetsch.

Congratulations to Melanie Knetsch who will be joining the GW4 Alliance as the new GW4 Director in November.

We look forward to the leadership Melanie will bring to the GW4 Alliance, further strengthening its commitment to excellence in #research and innovation.

George Stothart.

‘Fastball’ is a non-invasive test that indicates early signs of #dementia or #Alzheimers.

Dr George Stothart from the Department of Psychology discussed more on The Naked Scientists podcast. https://bit.ly/46lj8Ba

Dr Naomi Pendle.

Congratulations to Dr Naomi Pendle from the Department of Policy & Social Sciences. Her book 'Spiritual Contestations: The Violence of Peace in South Sudan' has received a great @nybooks.com review.

https://www.nybooks.com/articles/2025/09/25/south-sudans-democratic-mirage-insurgent-nations-roque/

Congratulations to Dr Jon Husband from @uniofbath.bsky.social and Dr Ella Clark from @ox.ac.uk for winning the poster prizes at our Autumn conference! They received their certificates from Prof Kylie Vincent and prizes were kindly sponsored by @greenchemistry.rsc.org and @rscsustainability.rsc.org 🏆

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Productivity in the West of England could be supercharged through targeted investment in education, research & development and infrastructure, according to a new report.

https://www.bath.ac.uk/announcements/invest-to-unlock-economic-growth-in-the-west-of-england-new-research-from-the-brunel-centre/

Bath wins Sport University of the Year 2026 in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide The University of Bath is named The Times and The Sunday Times Sport University of the Year 2026, climbing from 8th to 7th place in the academic rankings.

Congratulations @uniofbath.bsky.social on being named The Times and The Sunday Times Sport University of the Year!

It's fantastic to see the University encourages its students to get involved with sport - not just at an elite level, but also just to stay healthy and active. 👏

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It's arrivals weekend! A big welcome to all the students arriving to Bath over the next few days.

✨ Our podcast Deadly Industry: Challenging Big Tobacco is back for Series Two! ✨

We return Tues 30 September with eight powerful episodes exposing the tactics that keep the tobacco industry powerful and profitable.

🎧 Listen to our new trailer: shows.acast.com/deadly-indus...

#DeadlyIndustryPod

C21PH's Amy Thompson and Dan Hunt will attend next week’s UN High-Level Meeting on the Prevention of Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) and Mental Health #UNHLM4 and participate in Climate Week NYC.

Find out more – www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

#PublicHealth #NCDs

Two individuals playing badminton in a gymnasium at the University of Bath, which is titled Sport University of the Year 2026 in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide.

🎉 We're delighted to have been announced as the Sport University of the Year 2026 in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide!

https://www.bath.ac.uk/announcements/bath-wins-sport-university-of-the-year-2026-in-the-times-and-the-sunday-times-good-university-guide/

Autistic drivers using virtual reality to help boost confidence Two universities launch a study looking into how technology can reduce anxiety for drivers.

Autistic people are being offered the opportunity to learn to drive using virtual reality simulators as part of a research project with the University of Bath and University of Exeter.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c62l833z620o

Reducing modern slavery in public sector supply chains Dr Johanne Grosvold is working to highlight blind spots in procurement processes.

"There was not a great deal of understanding of what to do if you spotted modern slavery."

Find out how Dr Johanne Grosvold is working to reduce #ModernSlavery in public sector supply chains.

https://www.bath.ac.uk/case-studies/reducing-modern-slavery-in-public-sector-supply-chains/

Image for a University of Bath study on workplace bias against pregnant women, featuring a hand holding a pen over a document.

Discriminatory views about maternity leave remain widespread, with some UK employers openly admitting they would avoid hiring pregnant women, according to new research.

https://www.bath.ac.uk/announcements/i-would-discriminate-study-exposes-uk-employers-hidden-bias-against-maternity-leave/

Director of our new Bath MHRG, Dr Pamela Jacobsen, said: "Most mental health problems start young but too many go unrecognised or untreated. By improving life chances for young people in this neglected region, we aim to make the Bath MHRG a beacon of innovation in applied mental health research."

😊 Delighted to announce I'll be a Lead Author for ch.8 of @ipcc.bsky.social's Seventh Assessment Report, alongside 663 experts from 111 countries, as part of Working Group III.

Analysis by @carbonbrief.org shows increasing diversity of IPCC authorship: tinyurl.com/462pvby9

#IPCC #ClimateReport

We are looking forward to Anna Gilmore's keynote speech on #TobaccoControl and #CDoH at the @instpublichealth.bsky.social Joint North South Public Health Conference tomorrow.

Find out more: www.publichealth.ie/events/progr...

#publicheatlh #keynotespeech

Graphic celebrating Postdoc Appreciation Week with #LovePostdocs. Features a central logo surrounded by colorful rays pointing to images of individuals engaged in various activities such as researching in a lab, studying in a library, coding on a computer, teaching in a classroom, and reading a book.

Postdoc Appreciation Week (PAW) 2025 celebrates the significant contributions that postdocs make to research and the research community.

Thanks to our #postdocs for their fantastic and valued contributions to research at Bath. https://www.bath.ac.uk/announcements/recognising-our-postdocs/