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Latest news

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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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

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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

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Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Routledge Award honours groundbreaking research by PhD student

BSU PhD student and former lecturer receives recognition for his research

headshot of Leonie Fleming, next Chair of the Board of Governors

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

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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

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Tuesday, January 6, 2026

BSU launches new creative consultancy staffed by students

Juno House is a new creative consultancy staffed exclusively by BSU students and graduates.

Four people stood behind a counter in the Student Union bar

Monday, January 5, 2026

Happy New Year from Vice-Chancellor Professor Georgina Andrews

New Year wishes from Prof. Georgina Andrews as she celebrates 1st anniversary as BSU Vice Chancellor

Main House building in the winter surrounded by frozen grass and trees

Friday, December 19, 2025

Fresh Starts, Record Rises and Historic Achievements: A snapshot of life at BSU in 2025

It's been another mammoth year for Bath Spa University

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Thursday, December 18, 2025

Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey visits BSU supported arts project

Liberal Democrats leader Ed Davey visits BSU supported arts project The Old Print Works

A science lab with cabinets and shelves

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Bath Spa University opens new cell culture project lab

The new lab will be used to support teaching and dissertation projects in Biomedical Science

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Turning back time on BSU

We reconnected with alumni to hear about their student days and the communities they created