Sign in

The University of Bath

@uniofbath.bsky.social
1.4K followers 29 following 997 posts

Together, we belong. Welcome to the University of Bath, a top 150 University in the QS World University Rankings 2025.

PostsRepliesMedia
The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
We are delighted to host Student Success UK&IE 2026 in partnership with Times Higher Education this 4-5 November. The event will bring together higher education leaders and expert speakers to share ideas and explore how we can prepare staff, students for the changing world. bit.ly/4jgrHUD
Image of a promotional banner for the "Student Success UK & IE" event. Includes logos of Times Higher Education and the University of Bath. Text reads: "Preparing students, staff and systems for the changing world. 4-5 November 2026 | Bath, UK." A button says "Book ticket." The background features a scenic view of Bath, including a river and historic buildings.
010
The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Dr Asel Sartbaeva, CEO and Co-Founder of the University of Bath biotech spinout, EnsiliTech, spoke today on BBC Radio4 The Life Scientific about her ground-breaking technology, ensilication®, which removes the need for vaccine refrigeration: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0032s99
bbc.co.uk
BBC Radio 4 - The Life Scientific, Asel Sartbaeva on protecting vaccines with a pinch of sand
Asel Sartbaeva on protecting vaccines with a bespoke coat of silica, found in beach sand.
053
The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
New research from @cast-centre.bsky.social at the University of Bath finds that nearly 9 in 10 people who watched the People's Emergency Briefing felt more informed and more motivated to act on climate change and nature loss. bit.ly/47UKHAV
A person in a yellow top is speaking, gesturing with hands. Another person is in the background. Text overlay discusses a survey on motivation to act on climate and nature crises after watching the "People's Emergency Briefing" film, in collaboration with the National Emergency Briefing (NEB).
066
The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
From AI-pocalypses to energy geopolitics, the Festival of Economics explores the ideas shaping our future. We’re joining partners to connect research, policy, and public debate on today's biggest economic questions. bit.ly/3TvO0Lg #FestivalOfEconomics @uniofbathipr.bsky.social
A collage of three people speaking at a lectern or microphone, overlaid on a graphic background featuring a pale pink spotlight with a deep purple backdrop. Around the edge of the spotlight are key social issues and economic keywords in a repeating pattern, including UK Economy, Devolution, Inflation, trade, energy, immigration.
021
The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Congratulations to Professor Chris Budd on receiving the prestigious IMA Gold Medal for outstanding contributions to mathematics, its applications and public engagement. A pioneer of industrial mathematics, his work has advanced climate science, weather forecasting and scientific machine learning.
Professor Chris Budd photographed against a solid grey photography backdrop.
031
The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Watch our new film to learn how colleagues at the University have been helping to drive our research culture forward, the positive impact it’s having on our people and research, and our key priorities for the future. Find out more: bit.ly/4yfY7m3
010
The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Congratulations to Professor Jianzhong Wu, our Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research), on being elected a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering. His research on integrated energy systems is helping shape smarter, more sustainable energy networks and support the transition to a low-carbon future.
A headshot of Professor Wu
000
The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Join Dr Roberto Desimone, Royal Society Entrepreneur in Residence, for a free guest lecture at the University of Bath on 14 October on Challenges in exploiting AI and the Quantum Future. Register a place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/200177354154…
Dr Roberto Desimone
000
The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Little hands, big ideas. Our first Science & Engineering Club gave local children a hands-on taste of university life, exploring robotics, rockets and AI, and showed them great engineering starts with curiosity and the confidence to try. #STEM
A group of children outside on a paved area participating in a rocket-building activity. One individual crouches beside them setting up the rocket. The children appear to be engaged and observing the activity closely, with more children and activities visible in the background.
000
The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
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
Quote about climate reality and El Niño impacts by Christiana Figueres, with a backdrop of a blue sky and clouds. The image includes the University of Bath 60th anniversary logo.
000
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
Two people stand indoors. The person on the left holds flowers and a plaque. The person on the right is standing with hands clasped. Behind them is a flag with the emblem of Kyrgyzstan.
020
The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
New research from the universities of Bath and Oslo has found that women remain underrepresented in local government but family-friendly working practices can increase women councillors’ willingness to stand for office again: bit.ly/4xxKwWV
blogs.bath.ac.uk
Being a councillor is still a difficult career for women – why this matters for democracy
Women remain underrepresented in local government, but getting more women elected is only part of the challenge. New research by Ana Catalano Weeks and Anna Helgøy finds that family-friendly workin…
021
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
A group of people sit and stand together in a well-lit room, smiling and holding books and backpacks. The text on the image reads, "Local leaders, not Whitehall, hold the key to improving opportunities for young people." The bottom left corner features the University of Bath logo.
000
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'.
A person holding a microphone is speaking in a room with ornate wooden paneling and framed artwork.
020
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
A group of five people standing indoors in front of banners for BAE Systems and the Department for Health. They are arranged in two rows on a staircase, smiling at the camera.
010
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
010
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
Two individuals are standing in front of a fireplace. One is wearing a light blue shirt, and the other is in a dark suit with a red tie. Decorative plates are displayed on the mantel, along with a potted plant.
000
Reposted by The University of Bath
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.
192
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
A person is seated on a green couch, holding a clear award. There are posters on a blue wall behind them.
022
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.
bit.ly
Student Success UK&IE 2026
001
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
000
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
020
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
000
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
011
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.
100
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
000
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.
bbc.co.uk
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.
010
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.
010
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.
041
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.
Headshot of Professor Tim Ibell, smiling to the camera
030
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
Image of a promotional graphic titled "The Future Jobs Roadmap is here," with a subtitle highlighting recommendations for universities, employers, and government to enhance graduate employability and the UK economy. The graphic includes logos for Universities UK and Future of Universities. The design features a blue background with a wavy border.
010
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…
A group of climbers stands near the Uhuru Peak sign on Mount Kilimanjaro. One person wears a "University of Bath Bath Challenge" jacket. The background shows a clear blue sky.
010
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
000
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
010
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.
This image shows a team working on a streamlined vehicle inside a large tent. The vehicle features logos from Shell and other sponsors. Several people wearing branded shirts are involved in preparing or inspecting the vehicle. In the background, other teams can be seen in orange shirts.
010
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
The image features a quote from Dr. Yixian Sun about an important event at the University of Bath, highlighting sustainability and global discussions on protecting the planet. The University of Bath logo and the phrase "Research with Impact" are also present.
000
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.
theconversation.com
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.
041
The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
With drought declared across half of England and all of Wales in July, the latest blog from the University of Bath Institute for Policy Research (IPR) @uniofbathipr.bsky.social explores the policies needed for a more drought-resilient UK.
bit.ly
Drought: Water resources and food security in increasingly rainless environments
Wildfires and critically low river levels are causing significant environmental damage and economic costs across Europe and North America. In the UK, drought was declared across half of England and…
062
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.
020
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.
020
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:
bit.ly
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
010
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
000
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
030
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
blogs.bath.ac.uk
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…
010
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
A person in a laboratory coat and protective glasses examines a beaker closely. Shelves with various containers are visible in the background.
130
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.🎉
000
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
000
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
010
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
000
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.
The image shows a quiz team from Bath University on stage in a studio setting. Five individuals are seated behind a desk with nameplates: Hill, Marshall, Turner, and Fudge. The University Challenge (UC) logo is visible on the desk, and a person stands behind them holding a trophy. A scoreboard on the desk shows a score of zero.
060