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There's so much going on at BSU. We update our stories daily to bring you the latest from our community.

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Thursday, January 30, 2025

BSU educational partner hosts international film festival

BSU's educational partner University Centre Weston hosts its annual international film festival.

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Thursday, January 30, 2025

Pioneering Professor Terence Rodgers set to retire after 47 years of service to BSU

To celebrate over 40 years of dedicated service to BSU, Terence is being made an Emeritus Professor.

Victoria Opara

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

BSU lecturer receives funding for research into professional identities

Dr Victoria Opara has received funding from the British Academy's Talent Development Award scheme

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Sunday, January 26, 2025

BSU joins partners to pilot programme set to boost health and social care innovations in the west of England

Bath Spa University partnership awarded Research England funding to deliver SpinOutWest programme.

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Friday, January 24, 2025

Over 80 years of Education at Bath Spa University

Celebrating BSU's teacher training roots on International Day of Education 2025.

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Thursday, January 23, 2025

BSU students’ studies take flight with help from bird feeder cameras

A new initiative with Birdfy bird feeders will help students take their bird watching to new heights

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Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Creative Computing students bring inspiring story to life with innovative tech

Creative Computing students have partnered with a local theatre company to tell an innovative story

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Tuesday, January 21, 2025

BSU student receives scholarship for academic excellence and positive impact on his community

Dreaon McDonald Simms is among the recipients of the Southwark Scholarship

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Monday, January 20, 2025

Looking after your mental health in 2025

We are promoting self-love and asking the experts how you can best support your own needs.

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Friday, January 17, 2025

Students dazzle the SU with dance routines for charity

Spa does Strictly returns for another year, raising money for Cancer Research UK.

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Friday, January 17, 2025

Calorie labelling leads to modest reductions in selection and consumption

BSU Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Dr Clarke, explores calorie labelling alongside research team.

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Friday, January 17, 2025

BSU community saves over 4500 disposable cups from landfill with reusable cup scheme

One year into working with City to Sea, BSU has significantly reduced its use of disposable cups.

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Thursday, January 16, 2025

The power of support: BSU gifts new generator to Ukrainian partner university

BSU continues to support the International University of Economics and Humanities in Rivne, Ukraine

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Wednesday, January 15, 2025

BSU Professor wins the British Psychology Society Book Award 2024

Professor Pete Etchells has won the BPS Book Award for Unlocked: The Real Science of Screen Time.

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Tuesday, January 14, 2025

South West organisations secure funding for race equity research

The South West Race Equity Research Network, joined by BSU in 2022, has secured almost £1M funding.