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The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 23h

Join Christiana Figueres, one of the architects of the Paris Climate Agreement, for a special livestreamed event from Bath Abbey to explore what generations owe one another in a warming world and the qualities needed to respond to today's biggest challenges. Watch live: bit.ly/4y4oyLj

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The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Dr Asel Sartbaeva, Reader in the Department of Chemistry and Co-Founder and CEO of EnsiliTech, has been awarded the honorary title 'Jaratman of the Kyrgyz Republic' by President Sadyr Japarov. Jaratman, meaning 'inventor', is a new state honour introduced in 2026: bit.ly/3TMCFqm

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The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Can local leaders improve opportunities for young people? New research from Bath, Bristol and Durham suggests they can. The study found locally led approaches boosted young people's optimism and created lasting partnerships that support social mobility. bit.ly/3TkiO1R #SocialMobility

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The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Congratulations to Richard Guy, Professor Emeritus at the University of Bath, who has been honoured with a dedicated issue of the Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, recognising his outstanding accomplishments as one of the 'Giants in the Pharmaceutical Sciences'.

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The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

We are delighted to announce the University of Bath and HPO Technologies have been awarded an Innovate UK-funded Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) for scaling digital health interventions, led by Prof James Bilzon and Associate Prof Dr Max Western, Department for Health: bit.ly/4xXFlPX

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The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The University of Bath is partnering with @gw4alliance.bsky.social for the GW4 BioMed3 MRC Doctoral Landscape Award, supported by £90 million investment from the Medical Research Council, to fund 600 researchers at universities across all four nations of the UK. More on this: bit.ly/4ypRGgT

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The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Professor John Bower as the new Raymond Schinazi and Family Chair of Science, a move which brings one of the world’s leading synthetic and medicinal chemists to Bath: bit.ly/4rGUCmX

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The British Academy @britishacademy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

"What does the British Academy Fellowship mean to you?" At our New Fellows Ceremony, we asked Professor Manuel Barcia FBA @mbarcia24.bsky.social from @uniofbath.bsky.social to reflect on Fellowship and what he's looking forward to as part of the British Academy community. 🎥 Watch his response.

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The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Dr Emma Cliffe, Head of Bath's Mathematics Resources Centre, has received the Lawson-Croft Award for Outstanding Achievement in Mathematics and Statistics Support. bit.ly/4hsQjqJ

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The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

We're proud to be hosting the @timeshighered.bsky.social Student Success UK & IE 2026 Conference at the University of Bath. Join us to explore the ideas, innovations and best practices shaping the future of student success: bit.ly/4ct00EL 🗓️ Early Bird registration ends 2 October.

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Student Success UK&IE 2026

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The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

We are delighted to announce that @ukri.org has awarded two highly competitive Future Leaders Fellowships to Dr Ana Catalano Weeks, Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies, and Dr Olivia Brown, @uniofbathsom.bsky.social. More on this: bit.ly/4yvUxVX

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The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

On The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027, Bath is: 👍 8th in the UK overall 🎓 5th in the UK for graduate prospects ⭐ 17 subjects ranked in the UK's Top 10 #UniofBath #University #StudentSuccess #GraduateProspects #Rankings

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The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Researchers from the University of Bath's Centre of Excellence in Water-Based Early-Warning Systems for Health Protection (CWBE) have partnered with Bangor University to launch Global Wastewater Day to harness wastewater as an early warning system for future pandemics: bit.ly/4hh5YKD

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The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Dr Farooq Mughal and Annesa Zafar from the @uniofbathsom.bsky.social have written a blog for the @uniofbathipr.bsky.social in light of Alan Milburn’s interim review and the Government’s plans for addressing the one million 16- to 24-year-old NEETs in the UK: bit.ly/4h7JQB7

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The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

New research from Dr Joanna Syrda in the University of Bath School of Management suggests political values shape where people draw the poverty line, influencing how much poverty they believe exists and whether they think it is rising or falling.

theconversation.com

When does hardship become poverty? The left and right draw the line differently

Britons divide sharply over whether exclusion from ordinary living standards counts as poverty.

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The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Dr Stefanie Gustafsson and Dr Katharina Chudzikowski, Associate Professors in University of Bath School of Management, have explored the career cost of workplace climate activism among employees at a large multinational professional services firms. More on this: bit.ly/3UEjb7H

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The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Bas Verplanken, Professor Emeritus of Social Psychology at the University of Bath, brings world-leading expertise on habits and behaviour change to the BBC, exploring whether routines help or hinder health and wellbeing.

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BBC Radio 4 - What's Up Docs?, Should you get back into a routine?

Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken weigh the pros and cons of sticking to a routine.

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The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

We are delighted to welcome more than 350 delegates to the 6th Annual Society of Black Academics Conference at the University of Bath today, themed around demystifying leadership in higher education and reflecting a shared commitment to advancing inclusive excellence and leadership pathways.

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The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

We are so HAPPY to share that the University of Bath is ranked: 👍 8th overall in The Guardian University Guide 2027 🥇 1st in the UK for happiest graduates 💙 Happy students. Exceptional outcomes. That's Bath.

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The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Thanks to Professor Tim Ibell as he steps down after five years as Dean of our Faculty of Engineering & Design. His leadership has strengthened research, education, inclusion, and international partnerships, while helping create an environment where staff and students can thrive.

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The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The Future Jobs roadmap from @universities-uk.bsky.social has launched. The roadmap outlines a series of recommendations, including expanding work-based learning opportunities for all undergraduate students, and embedding AI skills. Read more: bit.ly/4yuimNl

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The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Congratulations to our students in the SU Bath's Bath Challenge society who have raised more than £250,000 for charity in just over a year through a series of incredible fundraising expeditions. www.thesubath.com/news/article/thes…

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The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Researchers from the University of Bath’s Centre for Regenerative Design & Engineering for a Net Positive World (RENEW) are leading a consortium awarded an €8 million Horizon Europe grant for reimagining sustainable neighbourhoods. More on this: bit.ly/4ijDf9a

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The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Congratulations to Dr Kristina Rusimova on being awarded a prestigious European Research Council Starting Grant worth €2.5 million. Through her five-year project, LUMIN (Light-controlled Ultrafast Molecular INteractions), Kristina will develop new ways to observe and control chemical reactions.

Dr Kristina Rusimova, Reader in Physics and Co-Director of the Centre for Photonics at the University of Bath

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The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Congratulations to Green Bath Racing on an outstanding performance at the Shell Eco-marathon 2026. Our student team has been named UK runners-up and achieved an impressive 7th place overall out of 34 teams from across Europe and Africa in the Battery Electric Prototype category.

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The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

This week, we're showcasing the University’s growing role in shaping conversations around sustainability and global climate action as we welcome the world’s leading sustainability and governance experts to Bath for the 2026 Earth System Governance Conference. #ESG26 bit.ly/4yoA98y

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The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Professor James Davenport, Department of Computer Science at the University of Bath, reflects on how Britain’s cultural institutions are open to cybersecurity threats and why the UK government needs to devise a strategy to prevent them.

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Museums face growing cyber threats but security remains an afterthought

Time again it is made clear through audits and reports that cybersecurity needs to be more of a priority.

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The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Over summer, Dr Alexander Lunt has been working in Geneva to support the Compact Muon Solenoid (CMS) experiment on the Large Hadron Collider during Long Shutdown 3, a four-year programme of maintenance and upgrades that will transform the accelerator and its experiments. bit.ly/3TSuV5T

Alexander Lunt wearing a hard hat and a lanyard stands on a metal walkway inside the Large Hadron Collider at CERN. The intricate machinery of the collider is visible in the background.

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The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Bath research is helping to inform government policy on healthy homes. Evidence from Faye Sanders, PhD candidate in Urban Health, was used several times in the latest report on housing condition in the Private Rented Sector.

Faye Sanders smiling while holding a certificate stands in front of a backdrop featuring the University of Bath and Doctoral College logos.

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The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Following the successful launch of our International Community Dialogue Series, we're pleased to invite our international colleagues to join Professor Marcus Munafò for an online discussion on experiences, inclusion and opportunities for international staff. Read more and add it to diary:

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International Staff Community Dialogue with Professor Marcus Munafò

We're inviting international staff to meet our Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost this September to share insights and engage in open discussion

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The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

The 2026 Peter Troughton Research Staff Prize goes to Dr Joe Wilcox, former Research Fellow in Department of Physics, for his internationally recognised work on superconductors. Congratulations! 👏 bit.ly/3UiiHnm

Dr Joseph Wilcox, prize winner (centre) with Peter Troughton, sponsor (centre left), Professor Emma Carmel, Interim Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) (centre right) and fellow prize finalists

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The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

How do we rethink climate action? Join University of Bath Professor Yixian Sun on 17 November at the Festival of Economics to explore the geopolitics of energy and the net-zero transition. bit.ly/4wG4hfj @uniofbathipr.bsky.social

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The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Professor Yixian Sun, sustainability governance expert at the University of Bath, has developed a new database tracking China-led global environmental initiatives, providing fresh insight into China’s evolving role in international climate governance and leaderahip: bit.ly/4guTCOF

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Interview: Professor Yixian Sun on his new database tracking Chinese climate ‘leadership’

Professor Yixian Sun, a sustainability governance expert at the University of Bath, explains what his new database of China-led climate initiatives reveals about the country’s evolving intern…

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The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

The University of Bath has co-led a study which is leading to better treatments for chronic inflammation, having determined how white blood cells can be directed towards an infection site in the gut without damaging healthy tissue in the process: bit.ly/4zeaoJi

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The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Congratulations to Evelyn Ying Hu, PhD student in Mechanical Engineering, on receiving the 2026 BFWG Johnstone and Florence Award for her research into blood dynamics in medical devices.🎉

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The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

An innovative inflatable repositioning device developed by researchers and clinicians at the University of Bath and the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust shows promise in cutting ICU workload and improving care for critically ill patients in a recent trial: bit.ly/4xsJziN

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The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Researchers from the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Bath, working with an international team led by KU Leuven, have developed a membrane technology to improve the efficiency of purifying widely used solvents. Find out more: bit.ly/3TFbkGx

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The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Researchers at the University of Bath have found that human self-belief may function in a similar way to the peacock's tail, helping explain why humans remain stubbornly overconfident of their own abilities even though it may lead to costly mistakes. More on this: bit.ly/4hp0tu1

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The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Wishing the University of Bath's University Challenge team the very best of luck ahead of their first-round match on BBC Two next week. Reaching the studio stages is an achievement in itself, and we're incredibly proud to see our students representing Bath on the national stage.

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The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Last month, researchers from our @idsbbath.bsky.social hosted a workshop with experts from across policing, fire and rescue, healthcare, defence and emergency planning to understand how AI could be used to support decision-making and coordination during major incidents. bit.ly/4g58mlU

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The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Does the climate crisis have a soundtrack? It does - when you listen underwater with the right tools. At the University of Bath, scientists led by physicist Professor Philippe Blondel are pioneering research into acoustics (sound waves) to listen to the ocean’s melodies. bit.ly/4g3OgbU

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The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

This November, we're proud to support the 2026 Festival of Economics; a series of talks to examine and explore today’s key economic challenges, from rising costs of living and artificial intelligence through to ageing and migration. Explore the 2026 programme here: bit.ly/3TvO0Lg

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The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Congratulations to all the winners and nominees of the Faculty of Engineering & Design’s 2026 Research Culture Awards! 🎉 And a big thank you to everyone behind this year’s record 145 nominations for helping to build a positive and collaborative research environment at Bath.

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The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

A huge congratulations to the athletes and graduates from the University of Bath who competed in the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, and well done to all our medal winners. www.teambath.com/sport/performance/…

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The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

In February, we joined a community of over 4,000 scientists and engineers as the University became a member of the world’s largest particle physics laboratory. Discover how Bath is playing a critical role in the next chapter of CERN: bit.ly/3TSuV5T

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The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Working together to tackle the big challenges we faced in Bath and North East Somerset. Find out how we work collaboratively with partners on priorities including housing, skills, sustainable energy, investment and inclusive economic growth. ➡️https://bit.ly/4fIEfR0

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The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Congratulations to Faye Sanders, winner of the 2026 Godfrey and Sue Hall Doctoral Researcher Prize! Her award-winning PhD, Building Healthy Cities: Exploring Connections between the Built Environment, Travel Choices, and Health, explores how housing and neighbourhoods shape our health.

Faye Sanders, winner of the 2026 Godfrey and Sue Hall Doctoral Researcher Prize with Joe Devine, Associate PVC Research (Doctoral) and Joni Wildman, 2025 prize winner

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The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Earlier this month, the University of Bath and Fudan University launched a new partnership on global climate governance, The partnership supports joint research, academic exchange and new opportunities to tackle global sustainability challenges. bit.ly/3U1VlCe

Professor Yixian Sun with Professor Su Changhe and colleagues of the School of International Relations and Public Affairs (SIRPA) at Fudan University

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