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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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Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Bath Spa University launches new ‘Breaking Down Barriers’ Impact Report

BSU publishes its ‘Breaking Down Barriers for Inclusive Growth’ Impact Report

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Monday, May 19, 2025

New City College achieves Outstanding in latest Ofsted report

New City College has been judged Outstanding by Ofsted

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Friday, May 16, 2025

Celebrating the BSU community at the Vice-Chancellor’s Awards 2025

The BSU community gathered on Wednesday 15 May for the annual Vice-Chancellors Awards

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Friday, May 16, 2025

BSU Alumna awarded BEM

BSU Alumna and founder of Mental Health Charity, Angie Clarke, has been recognised for her efforts

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Thursday, May 15, 2025

Newbridge Arts Trail returns to Bath for its 15th year

Bath’s much-loved Newbridge Arts Trail returns this month

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Thursday, May 15, 2025

Mental Health Awareness Week 2025

Bath Spa University has created a video spotlighting the importance of men's mental health

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Thursday, May 15, 2025

Row for Joe: honouring BSU Rowing Club member’s courage with 24-hour challenge

BSU Rowing Club honour fellow club member’s courage and resilience with a rowathon at Newton Park

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Wednesday, May 14, 2025

International Photo Competition winners announced

BSU collaborates with The University of Bath for photo competition

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Wednesday, May 14, 2025

BSU celebrates National Day for Staff Networks

BSU invites colleagues to celebrate the value that staff networks bring to the workplace

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Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Bath Digital Festival kicks off this week to explore Space, Sustainability and Being

BSU is sponsoring Bath Digital Festival 2025, showcasing talent from across the South West region.

A collage of photos from performances happening in SparkFest 2025

Monday, May 12, 2025

SparkFest returns for its seventh year

Bath Spa University is proud to present SparkFest 2025

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Thursday, May 8, 2025

Capes and Commentary: How a BSU module is shaping new stories

A specially designed module is helping students tell stories in unique ways

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Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Unlock your creativity: Locksbrook Short Courses

BSU's Short Course Unit have a new set of creative courses at Locksbrook campus

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Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Inkland anthology showcases voices of WFYP class of 2024

The work of Bath Spa University’s MA Writing for Young People has been immortalised in an anthology

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Thursday, May 1, 2025

BSU launches innovative Collaborative Criminology course for prison learners

New BSU venture extends the reach of higher education into a sector that often doesn't have access.