New research casts doubt on claims that people have ‘rose-tinted glasses’
Published on 28 October 2021Findings suggest governments should re-examine their use of ‘optimism bias’ in large-scale projects
Announcements
News stories, service updates, and other important messages.
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Recording of USS information session available
Published on 26 October 2021The recording of the USS information session held on 25 October 2021 is now available.
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Parking restrictions at the American Museum, the Bath Cats & Dogs Home, and The Avenue
Published on 26 October 2021Students and staff must not park illegally at the American Museum, the Bath Cats & Dogs Home, or nearby roads. Please walk, cycle or use public transport.
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A gut feeling: understanding how our gut microbiome communicates with our immune system
Published on 26 October 2021Scientists identify a new link between certain molecules produced by the microbiome and the function of a protein that impacts gut inflammation.
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‘Levelling up will only be achieved with transformational changes to improve child poverty’
Published on 26 October 2021Media alert from Professor of Education and Political Economy in the Department of Education, Hugh Lauder.
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£9m research programme to reinvent chemical separation methods and cut global energy consumption
Published on 26 October 2021SynHiSel project to investigate how to improve membrane efficiency could save 100m tonnes in CO2 emissions and £3.5 billion in energy costs worldwide.
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Work and Wellbeing survey October 2021
Published on 25 October 2021The latest Work and Wellbeing survey for staff is now live, please take 5 minutes to complete to help us plan for the future.
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New Institute in Sustainable and Circular Technologies to be set up at Bath
Published on 25 October 2021The new institute will focus on delivering leading research in sustainable and circular technologies.
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Message from the Vice-Chancellor about the USS pension scheme
Published on 21 October 2021Professor Ian White, Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Bath, provides an update on the USS pension scheme.
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Staff spotlight on... Dr Marion Harney, Associate Dean, Education, Faculty of Engineering and Design
Published on 21 October 2021We spoke to Marion about equality, learning later in life, and growing up in Newcastle.