To celebrate its 50th year anniversary, the charity the Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases (BIRD) has announced £160,000 of funding for 3 new academic research roles, to be shared between the Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases (RNHRD) and the University of Bath.

New School of Management research examines how remote working in the Global South transfers economic, physiological and emotional strain to Indian IT workers supporting global firms www.bath.ac.uk/announcement... @uniofbath.bsky.social @uniofbathsom.bsky.social #IT #remoteworking #hybridworking

School of Management Professor Phil Tomlinson asks where is the investment in infrastructure and industry in this experts round-up for @uk.theconversation.com after the UK Budget announcement @uniofbathsom.bsky.social @uniofbath.bsky.social theconversation.com/what-will-th...

The award-winning free science festival, Bath Taps into Science is returning this weekend @brlsi.bsky.social Why not come along and join in the fun? www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

We're delighted to announce we've been ranked 56th out of over 2000 institutions in the world for sustainability by the QS Sustainability Rankings 2026 🎉 www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

AI may have become too big to fail and - just as they did after the financial crisis of 2008 - taxpayers could be picking up the tab if it collapses. Dr Akhil Bhardwaj explains the looming threat in The Conversation #AI @uniofbathsom.bsky.social @theconversationuk.bsky.social tinyurl.com/vne2bbvy

It doesn't stop at the altar: School of Management research shows that the ‘trophy spouse’ phenomenon persists into #marriage as husbands and wives continue to trade money and status with attractiveness throughout their relationship tinyurl.com/rnp4wdrd @syrda.bsky.social @uniofbathsom.bsky.social

Professor James Davenport, cybersecurity expert from our Dept of Computer Science warns people that they should be careful about using public Wi-Fi to avoid giving away bank login details to criminals. @dailymail.co.uk www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/...

About 5 per cent of pregnancies are affected by pre-eclampsia, which can be extremely dangerous for both mother and fetus. Now scientists at Bath and MDC (Berlin) have discovered a gene that could be used to identify mothers at risk of this condition. www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

Carbs trump cardio! New research shows company perks like free meals are more valued by frontline workers such as cashiers or shop assistants than health benefits or gym memberships, and will generate loyalty, better customer service and higher sales tinyurl.com/4ff7perz @uniofbathsom.bsky.social

Nail infections affect more than 1 in 10 people, but can take months or even years to treat successfully. Scientists at Bath and KCL have discovered that "rotten eggs gas", hydrogen sulphide, could be a promising treatment for these notorious infections. www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

"For too long people have been treated like cargo" says postgrad @petedyson.bsky.social in this world travelling feature on @seatsixtyone.bsky.social and his love of train travel www.msn.com/en-gb/travel...

New labelling showing the cost per wear of an item of clothing could help to tackle fast fashion, shows a study by Dr Lisa Eckmann @uniofbathsom.bsky.social and Cambridge Judge Business School. “Cost per wear reframes sustainability as smart spending.” www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

The School of Management's Business@Breakfast and Help to Grow programmes were highlighted in the Small Business Charter Award as just some of the ways we support small and local businesses and enterprising students - read more here! tinyurl.com/sn7r9axj @uniofbathsom.bsky.social #SME

OPINION: To protect critical context-rich thinking in HE, knowledge agency must be quickly reclaimed from Big Edtech, says Prof Dirk Lindebaum in our School of Management, in @timeshighered.bsky.social www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/ai-t...

Extremist ideas are drifting into mainstream politics: Dr Olivia Brown and PhD student Ed Harrison explain how groups on the radical and far-right are harnessing the audience capture process to influence political policy. @uniofbath.bsky.social #FarRight tinyurl.com/bddyfvrs @theconversation.com

Young people in England’s most disadvantaged areas are feeling more hopeful about their future study and work prospects, researchers from the University of Bath Institute of Policy Research say @uniofbath.bsky.social @mattdickson.bsky.social @uniofbathipr.bsky.social tinyurl.com/4uhwncdp

Our researchers have designed a molecule that prevents the clumping and build-up of Alpha-synuclein, a protein linked to Parkinson’s disease and other dementias. The team hopes that in the future this could lead to a treatment that slows the progression of the disease. www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

Why is the UK introducing a chickenpox vaccine in January? Is the combined vaccine as safe as separate ones? Medicine safety expert Dr Helen McDonald writes in The Conversation. theconversation.com/chickenpox-w...

An end to cycle lane wars? Dr Joanna Syrda suggests ways to overcome opposition to green transport initiatives in this article for The Conversation tinyurl.com/4hmtk9wy @syrda.bsky.social @uniofbath.bsky.social #environment #politics #cycling #sustainability

Joni Wildman (Life Sciences) writes in The Conversation about the deadly fungi that's spreading throughout hospitals in Europe. theconversation.com/deadly-drug-...

We've been named Sport University of the Year in the Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide! www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

PhD student Peter Berthelemy explains how sun dogs and rainbows might be visible on other planets too. 🌈 theconversation.com/sun-dogs-rai...

Scientists at Bath have identified how faulty genes involved in DNA repair could cause Motor Neurone Disease (ALS), highlighting potential new routes that could be explored to treat the disease. www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

Meat is macho: masculinity concepts are obstructing green initiatives to cut meat consumption - Dr Annayah Prosser explains all in this video tinyurl.com/3pzwf8z8. And read about her research here tinyurl.com/admfj8eb @annayahprosser.bsky.social #sustainability #masculinity @uniofbath.bsky.social

Researchers at Bath have developed a simple brainwave test which detects signs of memory impairment linked to Alzheimer’s disease years before clinical diagnosis is typically possible. www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

No longer the lone-wolf keyboard warriors, conspiracy theorists are getting organised and attracted by communities and groups to reinforce their beliefs and take action. Dr Tim Hill explains all in this article for @uk.theconversation.com #conspiracy tinyurl.com/4s67rr4u @uniofbath.bsky.social

Read new @uniofbath.bsky.social research into how family ostracism - being ignored or excluded by your own family - can significantly impair leadership effectiveness and affect their employees tinyurl.com/yfcexpa9 #work #stress #management

New data shows University of Bath graduates have some of the best employment prospects in the UK. www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

Researchers have developed a new technology that is a step towards making injections a thing of the past for patients taking cancer immunotherapy treatments, protein hormones or weight management drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic. www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

University of Bath leads world’s largest growth and maturation study in elite football. Our findings suggest a significant selection bias toward early maturing players, which may lead to missed opportunities for talented but later-developing athletes. www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

Dr Ioannis Costas Batlle from our Department of Education explains in @theconversation.com how children learn informally through their hobbies, like skateboarding and painting during the school holidays. theconversation.com/schools-out-...

A new study by the Milner Centre for Evolution warns that "too many" male animals in zoos could hamper the conservation of endangered species. #biodiversity #evolution #conservation

A five-year study reveals that conspiracy theorists aren't just isolated keyboard warriors. Social and emotional connection is drawing diverse people in to a welcoming and participatory culture shows research from our School of Management and Trinity College Dublin. www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

The University of Bath generates over a half a billion pounds annually for the local economy and supports over 7,000 jobs - read the new Oxford Economics assessment tinyurl.com/32d552f3 of the social and economic value the university brings @uniofbath.bsky.social @uniofbathpeu.bsky.social

University of Bath to receive £4.35m from Global Talent Fund to attract world-leading researchers. www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

Get your home life in order to thrive at work and impress your colleagues - here's an intriguing angle on work-life balance from Professor Yasin Rofcanin in The Conversation @uk.theconversation.com tinyurl.com/2dnkxvaf @uniofbath.bsky.social #work #wellbeing #productivity

State Pension age rises are forcing later retirements but younger workers are failing to adjust New research from Dr Ricky Kanabar from our Department of Social & Policy Sciences www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

Join us on Friday 1st August for a free public lecture by naturalist, broadcaster and environmental campaigner Chris Packham, who'll be talking about how evolution shapes the world. Make sure you book your tickets early! #MilnerCentreforEvolution www.bath.ac.uk/events/an-ev...

Higher #IQ is linked to more accurate probability forecasting - which is central to good decision-making. New research by Prof Chris Dawson from our School of Management highlights why people with a lower IQ may do worse in life outcomes. www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

An end to cycle lane wars? Read new research tinyurl.com/yc2rsj3y from Dr Joanna Syrda @syrda.bsky.social of the School of Management on how to bridge political divides and find common ground over green transport initiatives #cycling @roadcc.bsky.social @cyclingweekly.com @londoncycling.bsky.social

New global financial crisis ahead? Read Dr Ru Xie's research on how systemic risks in the leveraged U.S. loan market may be a signal of choppy waters ahead #finance #economics @bankofengland.bsky.social @financialtimes.com tinyurl.com/5bkrsubh

Lucy Easthope, visiting Professor of Mass Fatalities and Pandemics, is an expert in planning for and reacting to major incidents like natural disaster, terrorist attacks, and pandemics. Her planning skills makes her an excellent guest for #DesertIslandDiscs. @cendeathsociety.bsky.social

We're delighted to announce the University of Bath has achieved its highest-ever ranking in the QS World University Rankings 2026 since the introduction of independent rankings in 2010. www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

Professor Kate Woodthorpe, Director of @cendeathsociety.bsky.social calls for the #AssistedDying Bill debate to fully confront the realities of underfunded adult social care and the complexities of end-of-life prognoses, which she says are currently being overlooked. #Research #SocialCare

BBC 4 Thinking Allowed interviews Dr Molly Conisbee from the Centre for Death and Society Laurie Taylor talks to Dr Molly Conisbee about a people’s history of death - from plague pits to grave-robbing - and how it has shaped society and culture. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Prof Anna Gilmore, Co-Director at the Centre for 21st Century Public Health, tells El País how corporate tactics sway opinion and harm public health. english.elpais.com/science-tech...

Congratulations to School of Management doctoral researcher Jordan Graham for being featured in Management Today's prestigious '35 Women Under 35' list 👏. #WomenInLeadership www.managementtoday.co.uk/revealed-win...

A message from our Vice-Chancellor and President Prof Phil Taylor and our Pro-Vice-Chancellor Prof Manuel Barcia. vimeo.com/1094625662?s...

We are proud to share The University of Bath has achieved its highest-ever QS World University ranking since the introduction of independent rankings in 2010. We are now ranked 132nd, rising 18 places from last year. www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...