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Friday, March 6, 2026

Celebrating International Women’s Day

As IWD approaches, BSU is shining a spotlight on its community of inspiring women

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Thursday, March 5, 2026

BA(Hons) Architecture achieves ARB and RIBA recognition

BSU's BA Architecture course has been validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Student Money Week 2026

Bath Spa University is helping students with finances this Student Money Week

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Monday, March 2, 2026

BSU’s Careers and Employability team recognised by TargetJobs Awards

Careers and Employability has been shortlisted for HE Careers and Employability Team of the Year

Friday, February 27, 2026

Pride Movement Decoded: Nik Jovčić-Sas explains the origin of Pride marches

LGBTQ+ activist Nik Jovčić-Sas speaks on the roots of the Pride movement

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

BSU hosts annual Ramadan Iftar Celebration

BSU was once again proud to celebrate Ramadan with its student and staff community

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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Environmental advocate, local artist and BSU alumna becomes contestant on Sky Arts’ Landscape Artist of the Year

BSU Alumna, Katie Sims, made an appearance on the hit Sky Arts show

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Monday, February 23, 2026

Students, Staff and Graduates come together to help BSU host its first ever Esports tournament

BSU Graduate Keya Usman pressed play on his new adventure by hosting an esports tournament at BSU

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Friday, February 20, 2026

Fashion Design student shortlisted for prestigious design award

Hansel Abakah-Phillips is one of six finalists in the 'Last Garment on Earth' competition

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Forest of Imagination wins Inspire Future Generations award

The annual festival has won a prestigious award

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

BSU lakeside trail sparks ‘QRiosity’ for LGBTQIA+ History Month

BSU's new self-guided walk lets visitors learn more about different faiths, cultures and identities

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Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Celebrating Lunar New Year with Ping Coombes

This Lunar New Year, we caught up with MasterChef winner and Honorary Graduate, Ping Coombes

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Monday, February 16, 2026

Olympics Storytelling Decoded: Lizzie Powell explains how sporting moments are brought to global audiences

Course Leader Lizzie Powell talks covering the Olympics and capturing iconic sporting moments

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Friday, February 13, 2026

This Valentine’s Day, meet the BSU graduate redefining modern dating

We caught up with the BA Photography graduate who founded an independent dating events company

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Thursday, February 12, 2026

Before Texts and Tinder: The Art of Eighteenth-Century Love Letters

BSU Senior Lecturer Dr Rachel Bynoth analyses love letters throughout the ages