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University of Bath Strategy 2036

Our 10-year strategy to transform the world through creating new knowledge, shared and delivered through our education, research and innovation.

Our strategy sets out our overarching framework for success, which we are underpinning with detailed implementation plans.

Our strategic areas of focus are set out in three layers:

Global excellence with impact
Building from our strengths
Foundations for the future

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Our new visual identity

As we embark on the next chapter for our University, our visual identity is evolving with us. This reflects our ambition and commitment to global excellence with impact, as well as our deep connection with the City of Bath, our history and heritage.

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Postgraduate Virtual Open Day 11 November 2026

11 Nov 2026, 11.00am Online

A day of live webinars and online chatrooms to help you find out more about postgraduate employability and studying for a master's or doctoral degree at Bath.

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World-first basic income trial boosts Indigenous livelihoods and Amazon rainforest protection

University of Bath analysis of Cool Earth basic income trial finds a range of positive outcomes for Indigenous communities and rainforest

20 October 2026

Christiana Figueres, Phil Taylor and colleagues from the University and O+O on stage in Bath Abbey for the third Adelard event of 2026.

Christiana Figueres inspires next generation of climate leaders at University of Bath

A packed Bath Abbey hosted the final event in the University's 60th Anniversary Adelard Series, exploring how the next generation can lead climate action.

15 October 2026

Leaked documents raise serious questions about British American Tobacco’s role in cigarette smuggling 

New research suggests that British American Tobacco may have been complicit in cigarette smuggling, despite the company’s public claims to combat the trade. 

16 October 2026

A photo of toiletries provided in hotel bathroom with sink

University of Bath study identifies harmful paradox behind well-meaning green efforts

Consumers reward companies for adding eco-friendly products, even when removing items would do more for the environment.

14 October 2026

Chemists develop blueprint for designing powerful fluorescent materials for better disease detection

Scientists have produced a new azulene-based probe that is five times brighter than the original molecule.

14 October 2026

Simulation showing bright areas, representing galaxies, in the night sky.

New simulations connect the first stars to cosmic fingerprints still visible today

International MEGATRON project links space telescope observations of the infant Universe with the chemical fossil record of the Milky Way.

30 September 2026

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