Bath Spa Empowers is an annual programme of events and opportunities designed for students from African, Arab, Asian and Caribbean heritage at Bath Spa University.

Bath Spa Empowers is an annual programme of events and opportunities dedicated to enriching the university experience for students and graduates across our Bath and London campuses who self-identify as being of African, Arab, Asian, and Caribbean heritage (from the global majority).

Our goal is to unite students from across the university, offering a strong network and enhanced access to opportunities that will boost career prospects. This programme is designed to foster a supportive community where students and graduates can celebrate their cultural identity, share experiences, and forge meaningful connections.

We are committed to ensuring equitable access to valuable opportunities for personal and professional growth, with a focus on improving employability and career development during your time at university and beyond.

By collaborating with external partners who share our vision, Bath Spa Empowers provides practical insights and expertise, creating genuine, lived experiences for our students and graduates.

The annual Bath Spa Empowers programme includes:

  • Paid work experience and internship opportunities
  • Coaching and personal development sessions
  • Career advice and one-on-one guidance
  • Networking and employer events
  • Mentorship opportunities.

Empowers is a collaboration between Careers and Employability, the Student’s Union and the charity organisation Grit.

"It wasn’t until I’d done the Grit programme that I realised how much I’d been longing to belong"

University Student, 2023