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News
Winter Holiday Switch Off
Switch off your non-essential equipment and lights this winter break and help tackle the climate crisis and save money.
Staff using MS Teams to be upgraded to Teams Premium
A major investment in our people means that all staff using MS Teams will automatically be upgraded to Teams Premium, to go live on 12th January 2026.
Team Bath Heart secures ‘Most Advanced Design’ at world Heart Hackathon
The team’s artificial heart was named the most advanced design at the hackathon in Vienna last week.
Blog: Experiences of a student with disabilities at the University of Bath
Five minute read: For Disability History Month we spoke to Maisie, a Psychology undergraduate, about her experience of being a student with a disability.
Nasa robot rover shows that sparks fly in dust storms on Mars
Dr Martin Fullekrug writes in The Conversation about the electrical sparks spotted in dust storms on Mars.
Have your say on our local benefits offering
Our Staff Wellbeing Champions are working closely with the HR Benefits team to explore ways to enhance local benefits and discounts for colleagues.
Research Excellence Framework – REF 2029 preparations and Code of Practice development
Your feedback will be needed on the draft REF 2029 Code of Practice when it is published in the New Year to ensure the success of our REF 2029 submission.
Support for University of Bath staff affected by international tensions
Details of how we support all our staff whose home region, loved ones, or friends, are currently affected by conflict.
Events
International Staff Network Christmas celebration
17 Dec 2025 2.00pm
On campus location TBC,
On campus location TBC,
University of Bath
Join us for free mince pies, Christmas crafts, and community.
Running sustainable events - online webinar
18 Dec 2025 12.00pm
Online
An online webinar that will teach you how to reduce the sustainability impact of events, meetings and festive celebrations.
RIS Writing Retreat
6 Jan 2026 9.00am
Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution,
Bath
The Research Development Team in RIS is hosting a grant Writing Retreat, off-campus in January 2026.
Retirement Event: Planning for the Future
13 Jan 2026 9.30am
On Campus,
University of Bath
A course for staff looking to retire in the next 2-3 years to support planning, preparations and thinking.
Men's Network behind the scenes tours: Landscaping at the University
14 Jan 2026 11.30am
5 South (next to Central Stores),
University of Bath
Sign up for the first of our Men's Network University tours. Led by the Landscaping team, this tour includes a walk to the newly opened Community Garden.
Pedagogical Research: What is it, and Why Should I Get Involved?
14 Jan 2026 12.15pm
1 West,
3.30,
University of Bath
Curious about how Pedagogical research? Join us for “Pedagogical Research: What is it, and Why Should I Get Involved?”
Service updates
Information on changes to services or infrastructure across the University.
Reduced IT Service Desk hours on Wed 17 Dec
The IT Service Desk in the Library will close at 12pm on Wed 17 Dec. Find out how to access support during this time.
Food outlet and accommodation hub open hours over the winter break
See when our retail and hospitality outlets, and accommodation hubs are open in late December and early January.
Changes to fire alarm testing schedule over the Winter break
There will be temporary changes to the fire alarm testing schedule starting from the week commencing Monday 22nd December.