Bath Spa University is where creative minds meet. We teach and research across art, sciences, education, social science, and business. The University employs outstanding creative professionals who support its aim to be a leading educational institution in creativity, culture and enterprise.
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- Leadership
- Strategy 2030
- Our networks
- Sustainability
- Performance
- Governance
- Term dates
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Sunday Times University of the Year for Social Inclusion 2024
We're delighted to have been named University of the Year for Social Inclusion by The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024, in recognition of our commitment to empowering students from all backgrounds.
Developing socially-minded citizens
We develop talent, create opportunities and offer support so our students and alumni can reach their full potential. From supporting creative careers at our EMERGE studio, broadening students' horizons with our Certificate in Global Citizenshipand showcasing live performances of original works at our annual SparkFest, our students and alumni create and achieve amazing things.
Our students develop their social responsibility and sustainability values whilst studying with us, from exploring ethical practices and the UN's Sustainable Development Goals to integrating social responsibility into their marketing strategies, preparing them to lead with impact to local and international communities.
Bath Spa stories
Research that makes a difference
We conduct 'world-leading' researchthat delivers social, cultural and economic impact. Whether it's an app to improve the wellbeing of social workers, a whole-school approach to supporting disadvantaged learners or using a unique form of illustration of sports events to engage marginalised groups, we're proud to see our research having a positive and real-world impact.
Our research
Fostering economic and cultural development
We’re proud of our partnerships with employers, cultural organisations, academics, and alumni, in Bath and beyond. Together, we support our community, students, and staff through initiatives such as creating new arts spaces, providing affordable maker and exhibition areas, and offering free access to art activities and essential resources.
Our networks
Creating a campus that cares
It doesn’t stop with the people – we recognise and cherish the unique spaces in which we learn and work. With our detailed sustainability strategy and climate pledge, we're managing our environmental impacts and encouraging the Bath Spa community to pave the way in making a necessary change.
Our sustainability work
We're a certified social enterprise
We’re proud to be a certified member of Social Enterprise UK (SEUK) – the leading global authority and largest network of social enterprises in the UK. As a social enterprise, we put people, communities and the environment at the heart of our work.
Our purpose is to challenge our students and staff to realise their talent and thrive, for their own benefit and for the wider good. By doing this we will think and make the world better.This starts with our students and staff but extends to our local, regional and global community through our teaching and learning, research and partnerships.
Find out more about our social enterprise activity.
Partner colleges
Wework with other fantastic collegesand institutionsso that you can benefit from an even broader range of courses, diverse facilities, and specialist staff– no matter yourfield of study.
If you choose one of these specialist courses, you'll be based at the partner college and you'll have access to their facilities – as well as Bath Spa facilities such as the Library and the Students' Union.
Educational partners
Global Academy of Liberal Arts
The Global Academic of Liberal Arts (GALA) is a global network of creativity spanning national and cultural boundaries to broaden the experience of students and staff.
The first network of its kind, GALA was created by Bath Spa University's former Vice-Chancellor, Professor Christina Slade, to bring together Liberal Arts providers from around the world.
Global Academy of Liberal Arts (GALA)
Santander Universities
Bath Spa University has been a partner of Santander Universities since 2014. The partnershipoffers students and staff a series of academic and employability opportunities funded by the bank. These include:
- Mobility scholarships for staff and students of the University to study or conduct research overseas
- Support for enterprise and entrepreneurial initiatives/projects
- Part-funded internships opportunities with local SMEs
Santander Universities
"We’re champions of creativity, culture and enterprise, giving you the skills and support you need to find and follow your passion."
Professor Sue Rigby,Vice-Chancellor
Creativity for Good
We're incredibly proud to have received the Creativity for Good award at this year's Creative Bath Awards, in recognition of our "impressive repertoire of thoughtful activities, powered by creativity".
Creative Bath Awards 2023
A Fairtrade University
Our values, actions and curricula are led by sustainability principles, and our Fairtrade University status brings us to one step closer to achieving our ambition of making the world a better place.
What it means to us
Our people
We're a community of educators, makers, entrepreneurs, thinkers, innovators and leaders. Our students, staff and alumni create and achieve amazing things, and with us, you can too.
Our people
Our students and alumni
We've caught up withsome of our students and graduates, so you canfind out more about their University experiences and where their decision to study at Bath Spa has taken them.
Students and alumni
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