Congratulations to all the winners and nominees of the Faculty of Engineering & Design’s 2026 Research Culture Awards! 🎉 And a big thank you to everyone behind this year’s record 145 nominations for helping to build a positive and collaborative research environment at Bath.

A huge congratulations to the athletes and graduates from the University of Bath who competed in the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, and well done to all our medal winners. https://www.teambath.com/sport/performance/olympic-paralympic/glasgow-2026-commonwealth-games/

In February, we joined a community of over 4,000 scientists and engineers as the University became a member of the world’s largest particle physics laboratory. Discover how Bath is playing a critical role in the next chapter of CERN: https://bit.ly/3TSuV5T

Working together to tackle the big challenges we faced in Bath and North East Somerset. Find out how we work collaboratively with partners on priorities including housing, skills, sustainable energy, investment and inclusive economic growth. ➡️https://bit.ly/4fIEfR0

Congratulations to Faye Sanders, winner of the 2026 Godfrey and Sue Hall Doctoral Researcher Prize! Her award-winning PhD, Building Healthy Cities: Exploring Connections between the Built Environment, Travel Choices, and Health, explores how housing and neighbourhoods shape our health.

Earlier this month, the University of Bath and Fudan University launched a new partnership on global climate governance, The partnership supports joint research, academic exchange and new opportunities to tackle global sustainability challenges. https://bit.ly/3U1VlCe

Congratulations to Professor @kityates.bsky.social on the release of his new book 'You Don't Know What You're M ss ng', which explores how missing information shapes the way we think, make decisions, and understand the world. https://bit.ly/4fbE1TA

How is climate change shaping the future of sport? Dr Steve Westlake, an Environmental Psychologist from the University of Bath draws on research from @cast-centre.bsky.social to explore why athletes may be uniquely placed to speak about climate change and its impact on sport.

How sports stars can also be influential climate leaders

Climate leadership does not require personal perfection. In fact, acknowledging contradiction can strengthen credibility.

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Researchers at the University of Bath have develop a pioneering dressing from renewable plant material that delivers antibiotics directly to wounds during critical early stages before infection takes hold. More on this: https://bit.ly/4bcxS7j

Well done to PhD student Joni Wildman who has won the prestigious British Federation of Women Graduates (BFWG) Academic Award. Joni's work explores low-carbon alternatives to traditional insulation made from fungi and waste materials that could help make buildings more sustainable.

We are delighted to announce that the University of Bath spinout, Revolver Therapeutics, has won the health category in the Emerging Technologies Competition from the Royal Society of Chemistry. The spinout was founded by Prof Jody Mason from the Department of Life Sciences: https://bit.ly/44X9pzk

"We’ve got to expect more and more events like this because of climate change.” University Vice-Chancellor and President Phil Taylor contributes to this article in the Times on how Britain needs to adapt its energy infrastructure to cope with heatwaves.

Near-blackouts after energy chiefs didn’t plan for heatwave

Managers thought the grid would be fine but ended up ordering emergency supply from Europe

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Earlier this month, we welcomed EU Deputy Ambassador to the UK Isabell Poppelbaum and West of England Mayor Helen Godwin to campus for a insightful visit and discussion about the impact of our collaborations across Europe. Read the full story below:

Bath showcases European partnerships during visit from Deputy Ambassador and West of England Mayor

The visit from the EU delegation to the UK highlighted how collaboration across Europe is creating opportunities for students, research and innovation.

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Can virtual reality help us engage with climate change? PhD researcher Emma is exploring this question through her work on immersive media and climate communication. https://bit.ly/4yNLFvo

We're please to announce that Professor Momna Hejmadi has been appointed as the University of Bath's Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education). https://www.bath.ac.uk/announcements/professor-momna-hejmadi-appointed-pro-vice-chancellor-education/

Congratulations to our Department of Life Sciences on achieving a Silver Athena Swan Award🎉 The award recognises the Department’s progress in advancing gender equality and creating a more inclusive working culture. Learn more about Athena Swan at Bath https://www.bath.ac.uk/topics/athena-swan/

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Athena Swan offers a valuable framework for introducing cultural changes that create a better environment for all members of University community.

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We're delighted to celebrate Pam Chesters CBE, former Chair of Council, who has been awarded the 2026 Chancellor's Medal in recognition of her distinguished leadership and sustained service to the University of Bath from 2019 to 2025.

Research led by Bath promises to improve our understanding of how the brain works and speed up the development of treatments for a wide range of psychiatric and neurological conditions. https://bit.ly/4pxis3u

As we celebrate Bath's 60th year, we're proud to honour Professor Richard Mawditt OBE with the President's Award for 60 years of service. Joining Bath in 1966, Richard was the youngest Finance Director at a UK university and has helped shape our University and community from its inception.

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Congratulations the University of Bath spinout Forceteck for winning Best Use of AI at The Sparkies Awards 2026, which celebrate the best of tech in the South West. The innovative spinout uses advanced technology to enhance sports performance. Find out more: https://forceteck.com/

Student-led research at the University of Bath with Bath City FC Foundation shows how community football could help tackle climate change, with local football clubs becoming clean energy hubs, cutting carbon, saving costs and generating green energy for communities. https://bit.ly/4fmwU9M

We're delighted to announce that Professor Ian Craddock has been appointed as the University’s Dean of the University of Bath Faculty of Engineering & Design. https://bit.ly/4pug7Gm

Vitamin D and calcium supplements may not protect against bone fractures, a large new study suggests. Dr Prasad Nishtala from the Department of Life Sciences explains more:

Vitamin D and calcium supplements may not protect against bone fractures, large new study suggests

A major review of 69 trials finds calcium and vitamin D supplements do little to prevent fractures or falls.

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Congratulations to Professor Manuel Barcia, our Pro-Vice Chancellor (Global Engagement), and Professor Dimo Dimov, who have both been elected to The British Academy in recognition of their achievements in research and impact across their careers. https://bit.ly/4fHK9Dg

A major new £3.83 million programme exploring how to get people more involved in climate action and enable behavioural change is being led by Professor Lorraine Whitmarsh with Dr Sam Hampton from the Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST). More on this: https://bit.ly/4w2VXWo

University of Bath spinouts Revolver Therapeutics and Probiosooth have been named finalists for the Royal Society of Chemistry Emerging Technologies Competition 2026, which celebrates the best of the UK’s early-stage deep-tech chemistry talent. More on this: https://bit.ly/3T1klct

Last month, more than 180 doctoral researchers, staff and guests came together for the University of Bath Doctoral Celebration Evening, recognising outstanding individuals and celebrating research excellence across the community. Congratulations and thank you all who make it such a special night!

Bath experts in sustainable building materials Dr Xinyuan Ke, Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering, and Dr Clare Rees-Zimmerman, Department of Chemical Engineering, have been named in the Top 50 Women in Engineering. More on this: https://bit.ly/4pnM1Ex

Earth’s climate is in crisis. We are in the midst of an existential threat to our way of life that demands action, and as a university, we are uniquely positioned to act. Bath is taking this responsibility seriously. https://bit.ly/3SwxyK4