Social enterprise

Developing socially-minded citizens

We develop talent, create opportunities and offer support so our students and alumni can reach their full potential. From supporting creative careers at our EMERGE studio, broadening students' horizons with our Certificate in Global Citizenship and showcasing live performances of original works at our annual SparkFest, our students and alumni create and achieve amazing things.

Our students develop their social responsibility and sustainability values whilst studying with us, from exploring ethical practices and the UN's Sustainable Development Goals to integrating social responsibility into their marketing strategies, preparing them to lead with impact to local and international communities.

Research that makes a difference

We conduct 'world-leading' research that delivers social, cultural and economic impact. Whether it's an app to improve the wellbeing of social workers, a whole-school approach to supporting disadvantaged learners or using a unique form of illustration of sports events to engage marginalised groups, we're proud to see our research having a positive and real-world impact.

Fostering economic and cultural development

We’re proud of our partnerships with employers, cultural organisations, academics, and alumni, in Bath and beyond. Together, we support our community, students, and staff through initiatives such as creating new arts spaces, providing affordable maker and exhibition areas, and offering free access to art activities and essential resources.

Creating a campus that cares

It doesn’t stop with the people – we recognise and cherish the unique spaces in which we learn and work. With our detailed sustainability strategy and climate pledge, we're managing our environmental impacts and encouraging the Bath Spa community to pave the way in making a necessary change.

Supporting our students

In 2021/22 we delivered:

• 6,401 Student Wellbeing appointments
• 9,760 hours of disability support
• 1,241 Careers appointments
• 1,226 Writing and Learning Centre appointments
• 532 hours of teaching and tutorials delivered by our Subject Librarian team

In addition:

• 7 Bath Spa care dogs continued their visits on campus
• 200+ students supported with placements by the Careers team
• 35+ graduates supported with their creative career pathway by EMERGE
• £2+ million awarded in scholarships and bursaries funded by the University
• £50+ thousand funding awarded to students by Santander Universities

Supporting our staff

In 2021/22 we:

• Delivered 22 learning and development courses to 576 members of staff
• Delivered 193 digital development workshops
• Trained over 60 staff members as Mental Health First Aiders
• Carried out two staff surveys
• Supported six staff equality networks

We hosted 33 equality and diversity events, including:

• Black History Month
• LGBTQIA+ history and awareness
• Disability History Month
• Equality Week
• International Women’s Day

Supporting our community

In 2021/22 we:

• Provided nine cultural partners with over £95,000 in financial and in-kind support benefiting over 900 students
• Put on over 100 SparkFest performances which were open to the public
• Worked with 18 partners across 13 countries in our GALA network and supported over 25 events and engagements, including study trips and student placements
• Provided over 40 residents at The Studio with free workspace and specialist support
• Upskilled 246 local residents through our Skills Bootcamps

In addition, our students raised £5,502 for the British Heart Foundation through the Pack for Good campaign.