We’re pleased to share that the University of Bath Centre for 21st Century Public Health has joined both the WHO Europe Public Health Innovation Platform and the NCD Alliance.
Membership of these networks strengthens our ability to translate research into policy, and help improve population health.
Dr Rodrigo Fagundes Cezar.
We're delighted to welcome Dr Rodrigo Fagundes Cezar, Academic Advisor at The United Nations Forum on Sustainability Standards (UNFSS), to @bath-iscc.bsky.social on 23 April.
Dr Rodrigo Fagundes Cezar will discuss Brazil in the #geopolitics of the Green Trade. https://bit.ly/4tlXUfj
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We’re delighted to welcome Guy Barkley, Bath alumnus and founder of Atmo Technology, as a keynote lecturer at this year’s Engineering Design and Project Exhibition by Faculty of Engineering & Design on 21 May.
The Exhibition: https://bit.ly/4ewUwcW
The Speaker: https://bit.ly/4mC8OLo
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Kelpi, co‑founded by Professor Chris Chuck and led by Bath alumnus Hugo Adams, is developing seaweed‑based, biodegradable alternatives to fossil‑fuel plastics, now scaling with £4.35m investment.
Read more about how Kelpi is making an impact: https://bit.ly/3QfsZCE
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We’re pleased to be working with Bladon Micro Turbine through a consultancy partnership that highlights the power of academic–industry collaboration.
As Bladon develops a new, larger generator set, they faced the challenge of scaling up their combustor and adapting the new unit to run on biodiesel.
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We are delighted that the UK-HyRES: Hub for Research Challenges in Hydrogen and Alternative Liquid Fuels, led by the University, has been rated as exceeding the aims of its funding opportunity, marking a significant milestone for the national hydrogen research programme.
https://bit.ly/4sYLUzD
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This week's top stories from the University highlight global leadership, our research expertise in public health, new insights into digital society, and the power of creative practice.
We're delighted to see that Bath has been ranked as the 'World's Best City for Green Space' by Time Out.
The ranking was the result of a global survey of 24,000 city residents from across the planet. https://bit.ly/4thZz5L
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Tomorrow at the Wellbeing Economy Forum in Iceland, Professor Harry Rutter will share his research on why wellbeing should be at the centre of policymaking. Discover more here:
www.bath.ac.uk/announcements/co-directo...
The University of Bath has committed a pledge to support Ageing Well B&NES from Bath & North East Somerset Council to help improve the lives of local people following the launch of its 2026 State of Ageing Report.
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Look back through 60 years of the University of Bath with some moments from the earliest days on campus🕰️
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Microplastics are everywhere and regulation is catching up.
University of Bath spinout Naturbeads is translating chemistry research into biodegradable alternatives with real‑world impact: https://bit.ly/4vrxE4R
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We’re pleased to be taking part in @gw4alliance.bsky.social Open Research Week 2026, a joint celebration of open research across the GW4 Alliance.
Explore the full programme and register: https://gw4.ac.uk/orw/
Podcast promotion for The Research4Good Podcast, titled 'How do home and work intersect?' with a smiling person in a suit and a modern building in the background.
What makes a good manager? How can your partner boost your workplace creativity?
Professor Yasin Rofcanin and Professor David A Ellis from @uniofbathsom.bsky.social discuss the intersection of home and work lives in the latest Research4Good podcast. https://bit.ly/4vpQ1Hf
New research from the University of Bath reveals online influencers can mobilise followers and legitimise harmful behaviours without ever issuing explicit instructions, offering fresh insight into how digital platforms shape public attitudes, emotions and decision making.
https://bit.ly/4dF3X9W
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Intermittent fasting may help with blood sugar, appetite, fat loss, and energy. Professor James Betts speaks to ZOE to explain what fasting actually is, how long you need to fast to see changes, and the key mistakes that can stop the benefits.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpEbEqp-5FE
The University's Vice-Chancellor Professor Phil Taylor has been appointed Honorary Professor of Tsinghua University, an award which recognises his leadership in energy systems and long-standing research collaboration with China.
https://bit.ly/4cmPxsC
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The UK government’s Warm Homes Plan commits £15 billion to upgrade 5m homes with low-carbon heating and energy systems. Louise King and Robert Grover at @uniofbathipr.bsky.social explain how its success depends on delivering improvements that centre on residents’ wellbeing. https://bit.ly/4sV6tgU
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Our MSc in Sport and Exercise Medicine is a highly flexible academic and clinical master's degree that will develop your sport and exercise medicine expertise.
Join us for a webinar, hosted by Dr Peter Rouse, Senior Lecturer in the Department for Health, to find out more. https://bit.ly/4vivuEf
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A huge congratulations to The University of Bath men's 1st XV for a stunning victory against Durham this week to secure their place in the BUCS Super Rugby Final!
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Improve your employability with practical and theoretical knowledge of computer science, ready for a career in industry.
Join our webinar to find out more ⤵️
app.geckoform.com/public/
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"For it to fall apart after nearly 80 years over Iran would be an unbecoming end to one of the most important collective defence arrangements the world has ever seen."
https://bit.ly/48lL48k #Nato
Tempted to solve people management issues with AI? This study from Professor Dirk Lindebaum warns AI could prove a double-edged sword for HR and people managers tinyurl.com/wu4vdzv3 #AI @uniofbath.bsky.social @uniofbathsom.bsky.social #HR #management
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"Plastic recycling can be tough to make economically feasible due to high energy costs and low-quality product; this work addresses both these issues."
A breakthrough from Bath offers the potential of endless recycling for acrylic plastics without environmental cost.
https://bit.ly/4v0snRv
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A new project is putting the experiences of people with learning disabilities at the centre of digital health innovation.
Working with The Care Forum, we’re exploring how and why many are excluded from everyday eHealth tools like the NHS App. Read more: https://bit.ly/4sHymce
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Bath researchers have found a way to upcycle plastic waste at room temperature, helping avoid the quality loss that happens with traditional recycling.
Find out more about how our research is making an impact: https://bit.ly/3Pb5wCo
#ResearchWithImpact
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We're delighted to be hosting the BCSWomen Lovelace Colloquium on campus this week.
Founded by Dr Hannah Dee MBE, it is the UK’s main event for women and non-binary computing students with talks from industry and academia, including a special guest keynotes. #
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Wishing our community a peaceful and restorative #Easter.
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Dr Maciek Kopeć and team have created degradable polymer networks using cleavable carbon–sulphur bonds, enabling full breakdown and repolymerisation.
Their approach maintains performance and now includes bioderived alpha‑lipoic acid for more sustainable materials: https://bit.ly/3QfsZCE
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