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three people smartly dressed stood in front of a BSU branded banner announcing new strategy

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

BSU holds inaugural Chancellors’ Dinner to launch the University’s new ten-year strategy

Bath Spa University held its inaugural Chancellors' Dinner at Newton Park campus last week

Demianchuk and Georgina Andrews in academic robes

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

BSU awards Honorary Doctorate of Education to esteemed Ukrainian Professor

BSU awards Honorary Doctorate to Professor Vitalii Demianchuk during its winter graduation ceremony

Interior of the TV studio with soft blue lighting and various sound equipment set up

Monday, February 2, 2026

Bath Spa University hosts inaugural Immersive Audio Network Festival

The day-long festival celebrated audio innovation with an eclectic lineup of workshops and talks

A group of people gathered for photo at an awards ceremony

Friday, January 30, 2026

MA student crowned winner of Deborah Rogers Award

MA Creative Writing student, Saranya Murthi, has been crowned winner of the Deborah Rogers Award

A view of the front of the Commons building, with the brightly coloured Adobe Creative Campus mural on the front

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Bath Spa University hosts the first Adobe Innovation Summit in Europe

BSU brings key academic partners together for two days of connecting, collaborating and planning

Arlene Stone dressed in academic robes, smiles as she holds the Ceremonial Mace and poses with the Mayor of Bath

Monday, January 26, 2026

Carrying a legacy: The story behind BSU's Ceremonial Mace

Created by the late sculptor Michael Pennie, BSU's Ceremonial Mace embodies creativity and tradition

Friday, January 23, 2026

Bath Spa University receives record number of nominations for the Bath Life Awards

BSU is a proud finalist in four categories for this year's Bath Life Awards

Thursday, January 22, 2026

BSU students and alumni join community company for ‘David Copperfield’ at Theatre Royal Bath

Community project led by BSU cultural partner is the company's first of this scale since 2010

A audience watches a speaker at a conference

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Routledge Award honours groundbreaking research by PhD student

BSU PhD student and former lecturer receives recognition for his research

Monday, January 19, 2026

Bath Spa University appoints Leonie Fleming as next Chair of the Board of Governors

BSU announces the appointment of Leonie Fleming as its next Chair of the Board of Governors.

Friday, January 16, 2026

BSU students collaborate in community partnership to reach £1m donation target for the British Heart Foundation

'Pack for Good' partnership campaign for the British Heart foundation reaches new heights

BSU students filming Bath Rugby Ladies game from the top gantry

Thursday, January 15, 2026

BSU Students Cover Bath Rugby Ladies Game

Students were given the unique opportunity of filming at The Rec

BSU Lecturer Jonathan Kelham painting a wall black at Brislington FC

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

BSU Lecturer Jonathan Kelham helps bring community pillar back to life

Course Leader Jonathan Kelham is undertaking a unique, multi-year residency

A portrait of Britain photograph showing two women in camouflage suits hiding in bushes

Monday, January 12, 2026

Portrait of Britain 2025: BSU Graduate Ellie Applegate named amongst winners

Graduate Ellie Applegate has been named as one of the winners of the Portrait of Britain award

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Becoming a Head of School: Sciences

Dr Clio Spanou shares the story of her route to becoming the Head of Sciences at BSU