Could hairdressers be the UK’s secret weapon in tackling climate change?
New research from the University's @cast-centre.bsky.social reveals that hair salons are hubs of trust, community and conversation where climate action can take root and spread.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4rqKQnn
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A person is giving a presentation in a classroom setting with attendees seated at desks. A projected slide displays bar graphs. Text on the image reads: "Bath and GKN Aerospace deliver first Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course on Cryogenic Engineering." The University of Bath logo is visible.
In January, delegates including engineers, postgraduates, technicians, managers and supervisory staff took part in our first introductory ‘Cryogenic Engineering for Sustainable Flight’ course.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4seaWdS
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📰 University of Bath researchers from the @tcrgbath.bsky.social, part of our Centre for 21st Century Public Health, will travel to Baltimore, USA, to present their research at the Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco annual meeting.
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What if greenhouses could grow more food using less light?
Professor Petra Cameron has created a new coating that turns wasted sunlight into plant‑boosting red light.
Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4bhFHJc
#ResearchWithImpact @bath-iscc.bsky.social
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Our student teams are gearing up for a packed weekend at BRLSI’s free “Brilliantly Engineered” festival for families around Bath to get inspired.
Come along for interactive demos, and meet our engineers showcasing their projects.
https://www.brlsi.org/whatson/be2026/
The image shows a smartphone partially placed over a printed Indian flag. The text reads, "University of Bath research shows social media worsens plight of marginalized communities in India." The University of Bath logo is at the top.
Social media platforms, often praised for giving everyone a voice, can reinforce inequality and deepen the exclusion of marginalised communities, new research from the University of Bath School of Management shows.
https://bit.ly/46uqX78
University of Bath researchers have found a way to use sunlight to break down harmful ‘forever chemicals', which could one day help clean our water and environment.
#PFAS #Water #Research
https://www.bath.ac.uk/announcements/new-technology-could-use-sunlight-to-break-down-forever-chemicals/
The Compact Muon Solenoid (CMS) detector at CERN. Image credit: CERN
A proud moment for the University of Bath.
We’re delighted to share that the University has been officially welcomed as a full member of the CMS experiment at CERN, the world’s largest particle physics lab
https://bit.ly/4cO0AwI
A person is smiling in front of a teal background with text about Bath health research helping parents discuss weight and wellbeing with their child. The text highlights Professor Fiona Gillison, Deputy Director of the Centre for Motivation and Behaviour Change.
The latest figures from the National Child Measurement Programme show childhood obesity is rising. To help address this, Bath research focuses on how parents can give clear information on having conversations with children about wellbeing.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4tgSD97
Matt Weston became Britain’s most decorated male Winter Olympian when he won two skeleton golds in three days, following up his emphatic victory in the men’s race with a historic triumph alongside Tabby Stoecker in the first-ever Olympic mixed team event.
Did you know the British Bobsleigh & Skeleton Association (BBSA), the athletes, coaches and support staff behind Britain’s record‑breaking Milano‑Cortina 2026 performances, are based at the University of Bath, home to the UK’s only bobsleigh and skeleton push‑start track?
📸 David Pearce/Team GB.
We're delighted to announce that four academics from the Faculty of Engineering & Design have been named finalists in the everywoman in Technology Awards 2026, the UK’s longest-running programme recognising exceptional women and allies shaping the future of engineering and technology.
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As global power dynamics shift and local communities claim greater agency, our academics are rethinking what development means in a truly multipolar world, and shaping what comes next.
https://bit.ly/4aF5HwG
#ResearchWithImpact #UniversityOfBath #Research
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We're pleased to share we have reinforced our long-standing research partnership with CERN, the world’s leading particle physics laboratory, following a visit by Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Phil Taylor.
Read more about Professor Taylor's visit to CERN: https://bit.ly/4aGjt27
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A large humanoid robot wearing headphones is seated next to a person at a desk in an office. The text reads: "University of Bath. AI could mark the end of young people learning on the job – with terrible results."
Entry-level jobs in AI-exposed fields in the US have fallen by about 20% since 2022.
Professor Vivek Soundararajan explains that because juniors once built core skills through routine tasks, and AI is now taking over that work, the traditional path to expertise is weakening. https://bit.ly/4bTSa6J
Professor Adam Joinson.
Researchers at @idsbbath.bsky.social are helping lead a government-commissioned project to understand how technology influences children’s lives.
Find out more: https://bit.ly/4aCso4J
#ResearchWithImpact
The Centre for Applied Autism Research supports #autistic students in building the confidence and skills to help them thrive through initiatives such as the University of Bath Autism Summer School (UBASS) and the Bath Employment Spring School for Autism (BESSA):
https://bit.ly/4apkbC8
I had a great visit to the Bristol and Bath Science Park with other regional leaders to see the @bristoluni.bsky.social amazing Isambard AI supercomputer, more powerful than all the UK’s other supercomputers combined! I also saw the @uniofbath.bsky.social IAAPS propulsion systems research facility.
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Wishing all of our staff, students, alumni and community a very happy new year of the horse! 🐎✨
#UniversityOfBath
"The coaches and performance directors will always be looking at ways to build on what they've achieved by working with [Bath's] university research departments."
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The image features the University of Bath logo and text stating, "Schools aren't designed for autistic children – these are the sensory challenges they face." In the background, there is a blurred classroom scene with a globe and colored pencils.
Many autistic children face challenges in school because education systems weren’t designed with their needs in mind.
Keren MacLennan, Lecturer in Psychology, explains more more about the sensory challenges autistic children face: https://bit.ly/46MXG7D
#Autism
Professor Chris Budd OBE.
Congratulations to Professor Chris Budd OBE on being appointed a Fellow of the Academy for the Mathematical Sciences.
This honour recognises his leadership in research, education and the application of maths across society, as well as his contributions to the UK’s critical national infrastructure.
A person is speaking at a podium with a microphone, alongside a quote about China's emissions reduction and global climate action from Professor Yixian Sun. The background has a blurred image of conference attendees. The University of Bath logo is displayed.
Global environmental governance expert Dr Yixian Sun comments on the news today of China’s falling carbon emissions.
Dr Sun is a senior lecturer in International Development. His work focuses on the changing role of China in global environmental governance.
A person facing multiple computer screens with data displays. The image includes text: "University of Bath. Expert evidence from IAAPS and the Institute of Coding has helped shape national recommendations on apprenticeships and workforce development."
The House of Commons Transport Select Committee has warned of skills shortages as the industry moves toward cleaner technology and digital systems.
Expertise from Bath has helped shape a new report on how the UK can better support skills development in the sector.
https://bit.ly/4ttMRRJ
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Entries are open for the GW4 Open Research Prize 2026, celebrating transparency and accessibility in research.
Three new categories recognise contributions at all career stages, with £250 vouchers for winners.
Deadline: 20 February 2026. Find more information and apply: https://gw4.ac.uk/orp/
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We welcomed the team behind Outrage + Optimism to campus for two days of recording focused on global climate leadership. The recordings brought together internationally recognised climate leaders with University of Bath academics Dr Yixian Sun and Professor Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE.
#Sustainability
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This February, we're hosting a range of events to mark LGBT+ History Month 2026! All on-campus events are open to students, staff and allies across our community:
https://bit.ly/4qnKcqa
#LGBTHistoryMonth
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Bath psychology research is helping young people manage difficult emotions and find safer ways to cope.
Work at Bath has developed a mental health app that has a significant impact in reducing self-harm in young people.
https://bit.ly/4tgSD97
#ResearchWithImpact
A new partnership between the University of Bath and Druck is set for a major breakthrough in developing hydrogen powered aircraft.
The Innovate UK-funded KTP will be developing the world’s first flight-certified cryogenic hydrogen sensors for net-zero aviation.
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A person in a vintage plaid outfit drives a classic car down a street, holding a neutral expression.
A person in a long coat and hat walks down a historic, cobblestone street with a concentrated expression. Another individual sits on a bench, reading a newspaper. The setting conveys a vintage atmosphere, with old-style buildings in the background.
Did you spot Bath in the backdrop of Netflix's new #AgathaChristie drama Seven Dials?
Test your detective skills and see if you can name these iconic Bath locations!
Images: Netflix.
A person is outdoors with blurred trees in the background. The image promotes a webinar about the University of Bath's Applied Economics Online MSc program. Text details: "Webinar: Applied Economics Online MSc Overview" and "9 February 2026 at 1 PM. Register Now." The University's logo is included.
If you’re exploring postgraduate study in economics, our upcoming Virtual Open Week session offers a clear introduction to the University of Bath’s Applied Economics online MSc.
https://academicpartnerships.zoom.us/webinar/register/3917678687174/WN_zpSMSSXbQsilkxcDjdjtEg
