Natalia Lopez-Hornickel's award winning article can be viewed here: doi.org/10.1186/s405...

Prof Xiao Lan Curdt-Christiansen becomes the latest member of the Dept of Education to be listed in the Elsevier database of the most cited scientists worldwide (Aug 2025). She joins Prof Carol Taylor, Dr Tristan Bunnell and Dr Jim Hordern: a testament to the impact of our research community.

Congratulations to all members of the Department of Education at the University of Bath! We have been ranked No 2 in The Guardian University Guide 2026! What an excellent way to begin the new academic year!

Bobby Singh, a teacher at Ralph Allen School and one of our EdD students, has been blogging about the Summer School. He writes: “Just wanted to say how much my peers and I are enjoying the EdD summer school… The lecturers have been exceptional!"😊 teachermrsingh.school.blog

Elisabeth Barratt Hacking, Head of the Department of Education, and Mir Abdullah Miri, a PhD researcher in the Department, have met with Prof Cllr Bharat Pankania, the Mayor of Bath, to discuss his theme for the year: ‘Education is Empowerment’.

We are proud and delighted to announce that Professor Mary Hayden of the Department of Education has been named as one of The PIE’s (Professionals in International Education) 50 Voices of 2025. Further information about The PIE can be found here: thepienews.com/about-the-pie/

Eliane Bastos is a biologist by training, with a strong foundation in natural sciences. Motivated by a passion to make science more accessible, Eliane is studying for a PhD in the Dept of Education at Bath. She says that she values the inclusive and welcoming environment of the Department.

Event organized by Dr Rachel Wilder of the Dept of Education at Bath and hosted by the Education, Wellbeing and Inclusion Through the Life Course research group in collaboration with Mighty Girls.