📝 A new blog by Joanne Hinds, Dessi Bocheva & Patricia Hajszan explores how AI can generate persuasive content at speed and scale, shaping public opinion—highlighting the need for stronger governance and public resilience. Read more here 👉 blogs.bath.ac.uk/iprblog/2026... #DigitalGovernance #AI

💬 What is the legacy of New Labour? Join a conversation with Glen O’Hara (Oxford Brookes) to explore what Tony Blair tried to achieve and how the legacy of #NewLabour still shapes Britain. 📍 5 May | 12:30pm | Uni of Bath 🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/glen-ohara... #UKPolitics #PoliticalHistory

🚨 Recently published in 'Raising Finance: From Traditional to New Forms of Entrepreneurial Finance' A chapter on #SiliconValleyBank explores its collapse and lessons for regulation. Co-authored by Charles Larkin. 🔗 www.worldscientific.com/doi/epdf/10.... 🔗 www.worldscientific.com/worldscibook...

🎧 Catch up on our recent event with Kate Hamblin and Emily Kenway on the policies needed to better support carers. SoundCloud: on.soundcloud.com/PshA4T9PBfUe... YouTube: youtu.be/dHrq4SrWfwg #CarersUK #HealthAndSocialCare #InvisibleLabour

💬 Join us for a conversation with Rt Hon Liam Byrne MP: “Why populists are winning and how to beat them.” 📍 30 April | 6–7pm | University of Bath 🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/liam-byrne... #Populism #PoliticalDebate #PoliticalLeadership #Democracy

Missed our chat with James Muldoon from Essex Business School and Oxford Internet Institute on the hidden workforce powering AI? 🎧 Listen to the recording now on SoundCloud or YouTube: 🔗 on.soundcloud.com/s5CIpe3GdkVI... 🔗 youtu.be/gavBIA1AFr4 #EthicalAI #InvisibleLabour #FutureOfWork

🚨 New in the Journal of Behavioral Finance: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... Co-authored by our Director of Research, Charles Larkin, this study shows how corporate announcements can influence investor behaviour and drive short-term share price swings. #FinancialRegulation #RegulatoryPolicy

Last week, the Brunel Centre launched its Strategic Economic Audit of the West of England. It details a highly productive regional economy held back by structural constraints. Lucy Martin outlines how coordinated action and investment can drive long-term growth: blogs.bath.ac.uk/iprblog/2026...

India’s IT workers help keep global tech running, yet many face tough remote conditions, from overcrowded homes to unreliable power and internet. Read Vivek Soundararajan's article to find out how the shift to remote working exposes inequalities: blogs.bath.ac.uk/iprblog/2026... #LabourRights

Higher education has expanded access initiatives, but how we evaluate them needs a rethink. This new policy brief calls for more flexible, up-to-date standards to better support evidence, decision-making and student success: www.bath.ac.uk/announcement... #HigherEducation #PolicyResearch

England’s water sector faces its biggest overhaul since 1989. The Jan 2026 White Paper targets pollution and stronger regulation, backed by £104bn investment. Kemi Adeyeye explores what this means for water governance: ✍️ blogs.bath.ac.uk/iprblog/2026... #WaterGovernance #EnvironmentalPolicy

🧠 Researchers at the University of Bath are tackling major challenges in children and young people’s health. For example, Fiona Gillison’s new guidance helps parents talk to children about weight by focusing on health and wellbeing. 📝 stories.bath.ac.uk/research-wit... #ChildHealth #ChildWellbeing

🩺 University of Bath researchers are helping to tackle major health challenges. For example, work by Piotr Ozieranski and Emily Rickard highlights unethical pharmaceutical marketing practices. Read more: stories.bath.ac.uk/research-wit... Blog: blogs.bath.ac.uk/iprblog/2025... #ResearchWithImpact

Join us on 23 March (15:30–17:00) for our upcoming webinar: The Business of Health Misinformation. We will explore how social media platforms are shaping health outcomes and spreading misinformation, and what this means for conflicts of interest between the social media industry and #PublicHealth.

I've written for the @uniofbathipr.bsky.social blog about why de-alignment and party system breakdown poses challenges for PR as well as FPTP, and why a French-style two-round electoral system might therefore now be optimal for the UK

We’re delighted to welcome Sook Yeon Shim, Director for Social Disaster Policy in the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, Republic of Korea, as a Visiting Fellow. She’ll explore inclusive community resilience policies under changing climate conditions: www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

📄 New research finds introducing a six-week Paternity Allowance for self-employed and ‘worker’ fathers, currently excluded from support, could generate nearly £3bn in annual benefits for the UK. Read the policy briefing: www.bath.ac.uk/announcement... #ParentalLeave #GenderEquality #PublicPolicy

Millions in modern slavery work long hours in unsafe conditions. Read about work by University of Bath academics to create effective interventions for victims: stories.bath.ac.uk/research-wit... Listen to a recording of our event with Andrew Wallis (Unseen UK): soundcloud.com/uniofbath/an...

How does a global workforce of millions make AI possible? Join James Muldoon (Essex Business School) for a conversation with Aida Garcia Lazaro about the unseen workforce behind AI. 📅 12 March | 6-7pm | Online 🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/james-muld... #InvisibleLabour #EthicalAI #FutureOfWork

Why has post-liberalism gained momentum in Western politics? Join Matt Sleat (University of Sheffield) and David Moon to explore where #PostLiberalism comes from and why some political leaders are embracing it today. 📅 26 March | 5:30-6:30pm | On campus 🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/matt-sleat...

A new #ResearchWithImpact article showcases the Centre for #DevelopmentStudies research, including the work of IPR's James Copestake: Discover more about James' work and other #InternationalDevelopment research taking place at the University of Bath: stories.bath.ac.uk/research-wit...

#ClimateChange is reshaping the #Arctic — including its soundscape. As sea ice retreats, ships and industry are making the ocean louder, with real impacts on marine life 🌊 Philippe Blondel discusses findings from 10 years of data collected in Cambridge Bay: blogs.bath.ac.uk/iprblog/2026...

Don't miss this opportunity to join the IPR team! We’re seeking a Policy Engagement Manager to strengthen and enhance engagement with #PublicPolicy across the University of Bath's research portfolio. 🔗 buff.ly/9DOd1hW #PolicyJobs #HigherEducation #ResearchImpact #JobVacancy

Earlier this month, policymakers and regional leaders visited the Bristol & Bath Science Park for the West of England Research, Development and Innovation Showcase, which highlighted the region's R&D strengths. 🔗 www.bath.ac.uk/announcement... #WestOfEngland #R&D #Innovation #EconomicGrowth

Unpaid carers face pressure on their health, work and finances. What must government and employers do to prepare for the future of care? Join Kate Hamblin & Emily Kenway's discussion on policies to better support carers. 📅 18 March | 6–7pm | Online Sign up: lnkd.in/eJwzTiUW #CarersUK

Bath academics have contributed to new UK Government guidelines that emphasise the importance of #PublicHealth for decisions about #UrbanDevelopment, collaborating with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) and the University of Bristol: 🔗 www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

We’re hiring a Policy Engagement Manager! We’re seeking a Policy Engagement Manager to strengthen and enhance engagement with #PublicPolicy across the University of Bath’s research portfolio. 🔗 www.bath.ac.uk/jobs/Vacancy... #PolicyJobs #HigherEducation #ResearchImpact #JobVacancy

📢 Applications are open for the University Policy Engagement Network’s (UPEN) Participation Fund! For further information and how to apply, visit: www.bath.ac.uk/announcement... #PolicyEngagement #PublicPolicy #ResearchImpact #KnowledgeExchange

In our latest blog, Vivek Soundararajan examines how organisations can redesign roles and training so that AI enhances workplace learning rather than replaces it. Read it here 👉 blogs.bath.ac.uk/iprblog/2026... #ArtificalIntelligence #ResponsibleAI #FutureOfWork #WorkplaceLearning

Absence from school is often linked to severe school anxiety, which often affects autistic children. In this blog, Keren MacLennan, Lecturer in Psychology, explains how school environments can be more sensory-inclusive for autistic children. 👉 blogs.bath.ac.uk/iprblog/?p=2... #InclusiveSchools

Job alert! Join @uniofbath.bsky.social as International Policy Engagement and Impact Specialist. You'll support researchers to connect with key decision-makers, develop strategic engagement plans and translate research insights into meaningful policy impact. Apply by 26 February: buff.ly/Xg5wMVH

🎤 With demand for #UnpaidCare rising and care falling disproportionately on women, what should governments, employers and public services do to prepare for the #FutureOfCare? Join Kate Hamblin in conversation with Emily Kenway: 🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kate-hambl... 📍 18 March | 6-7pm | Online

Have you noticed that public spaces often require sharp eyesight to navigate? 💬 Dr Aikaterini Tavoulari discusses the need to improve how people with vision impairment are consulted in policy choices and infrastructure design: blogs.bath.ac.uk/iprblog/2026... #Accessibility #InclusiveDesign

💡 Simply attending a different school can make a child 5x less active than peers, according to a new study. 💬 Georgina Wort explores this disparity and invites a rethinking about how school metrics aligned to wellbeing are reported: blogs.bath.ac.uk/iprblog/2026... #ChildHealth #EducationPolicy

It's estimated over 20% of the UK workforce is in severely insecure work (2024 UK Insecure Work Index). If you missed Rebecca Florisson's exploration of the potential impact of reforms in the #EmploymentRightsBill, listen here: 🎧 soundcloud.com/uniofbath/re... 🎧 www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZ50...

Duty-free tobacco sales undermine smoke-free goals and cost health systems millions. Janet Hoek, Rob Branston and Philip Gendall consider what the end of duty-free tobacco sales could mean for Aotearoa New Zealand. Read the article: buff.ly/orIfvjr #TobaccoControl #PublicHealth #SmokeFree

A new India–UK trade deal being implemented this year will cut tariffs on many goods, including garments. But the garments sector is highly labour-intensive and exploitative. Pankhuri Agarwal examines what the deal could mean for workers’ conditions. 👉 buff.ly/IkqOAB2 #GlobalTrade #LabourRights

🎤 What is post-liberalism? Join Matt Sleat (University of Sheffield) and David Moon to explore where #PostLiberalism comes from, and why some influential political leaders are embracing it today. 📍 26 March | 5:30-6:30pm | On campus 🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/matt-sleat... #PoliticalDebate

🎤 Join James Muldoon (Essex Business School and Oxford Internet Institute) for an exploration of the precarious global workforce that make artificial intelligence possible. 12 March | 6-7pm | Online 🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/james-muld... #InvisibleLabour #EthicalAI #FutureOfWork

🎧 Missed our discussion on #modernslavery with Andrew Wallis (CEO of Unseen UK)? Listen to the recording on SoundCloud to hear insights on practical actions and policies that can strengthen the UK's response: soundcloud.com/uniofbath/an... #AntiSlavery #HumanRights #HumanTrafficking

With a new #RoadSafety Strategy in England and Wales, Jonathan James and Marco Francesconi discuss why Scotland's 2014 change may have had no effect, and the importance of enforcement-led and targeted approaches. Read it here: buff.ly/045vov7

ONLINE EVENT | 18.00-19.00, Thurs 29 January Our Principal Analyst, @rebeccaflorisson.bsky.social, is speaking about the realities of low pay, unpredictable hours and poor job protections at a @uniofbathipr.bsky.social event. Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rebecca-fl...

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What are the realities of low pay, unpredictable work hours and poor job protections? What is the potential impact of reforms in the #EmploymentRightsBill? Join our online talk with Rebecca Florisson, Principal Analyst at the Work Foundation, on Thursday 29th January to find out 👇

🎤 Wednesday 6pm on campus: Join Andrew Wallis, CEO of anti-slavery charity Unseen, in a discussion with Andrew Crane about #ModernSlavery in the UK and what needs to be done to tackle the problem. Free registration👇

Governments across the world want #AI to do more of the heavy lifting when it comes to #PublicServices. But, says Dr Akhil Bhardwaj from @uniofbathsom.bsky.social, they should think twice: buff.ly/iu0hrZc

💥New: Is the graduate premium bigger for women? We need more than earnings data to know ✍️ @adameczanna.bsky.social, @mattdickson.bsky.social & @nikkishure.bsky.social #GraduatePremium #HigherEducation

Social policy researchers from Bath are partnering with climate change charity Cool Earth to analyse the results from the world’s first basic income pilot for Indigenous peoples in the Amazon rainforest. #UBI Find out more: https://bit.ly/49hsmQh

In a new IPR blog post, @levanamagnus.bsky.social and Marsha Wood explore the frontline encounters between #UniversalCredit claimants and Jobcentre Work Coaches and suggest an approach that improves understanding and trust. Read it here: buff.ly/TVV4hG2

✍️ A new IPR blog post by Daniel Hunt at the @centre21cpubhealth.bsky.social examines how #ClimateChange is destabilising the systems we rely on to govern for #health and #equity, and how health-harming corporations are capitalising on that destabilisation. Read it here: buff.ly/e7Qcnlb