SPACE - Freshers Edition 2021

SPACE Freshers Edition 2021

In this issue 02 - 03

Welcome to Bath An introduction to our wonderful city

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You are here A guide to the Bath Spa campuses, and the city of Bath

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Life in lockdown A selection of our stories that best celebrate the way Bath Spa has thrived during lockdown.

08 - 09 Your SU

Meet your Students’ Union - here to help you get the most out of your experience

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On the cover

We talk to Fashion Design graduate Laura Mallows about how she turned issues with her own body image into a successful beauty business. www.mallowsbeauty.co.uk.

Back cover

Meet The Illustrator Rosie Yates is a MA Visual Communications graduate. Her interest lies in illustration, which she was able to explore and develop in lots of new ways throughout her masters degree at Bath Spa. She welcomes you to get in touch if you have any questions about anything Bath related or about the MA course in general. instagram: @yatesrosieart

Equality and diversity The VC Awards Round up of this year’s Vice-Chancellor Award winners

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Success at Bath Spa Some of the exciting news and successes of the Bath Spa community

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Our cover story Graduate Laura Mallow’s amazing new venture

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Life through our lens A look back at the year through photographs

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Here for You Learn more about our Student Wellbeing Services - here to help you throughout your time at university

Editor Suzanne Van Maurik Feature Writers Zainab Rahman Blaze Wade Designer Helen Bollen

Say hello!

Bath Spa University @BathSpaUni bathspauni

In this issue

Welcome to Bath Spa University and to the 2021 edition of SPACE. This magazine has been written with you in mind, to show you some of the positive things that have happened over the last 12 months, and to help you settle into your new home away from home, where you will soon begin to make your own memories, and celebrate achievements that you can be proud of for years to come.

I think we can all agree that this has been an unprecedented time for our students, staff and the wider community, and we can’t wait to welcome you in the Autumn.

We’re full of exciting plans to make this coming academic year as welcoming as possible.

We also want our university to be a place where everyone feels safe, and where people are respectful and considerate of one another, so despite the government announcement to lift the remaining COVID-19 restrictions earlier this summer, we decided to keep our current health and safety measures in place for at least the remainder of the Summer.

We’ll keep a close eye on things as the autumn unfolds. From September, we are planning for the majority of teaching and learning to be on-campus depending on any government restrictions that may exist at the time.

After so much time apart, and even if we still have to connect online occasionally, it’ll be extra special to welcome you all on campus.

Professor Sue Rigby Vice-Chancellor

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Welcome to Bath

With Culture Bath’s thriving arts and culture scene sees acclaimed actors play to a packed Theatre Royal, while the Bath Festival celebrates some of the world’s finest writers, musicians and performers. The city centre transforms for the annual Pub in The Park and Bath Carnival, while 15,000 fans descend on The Rec for Bath Rugby home games. The Holburne and Fashion museums make for a great afternoon out while the Jane Austen museum will delight literature lovers.

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With History With over 2,000 years of history, the City of Bath has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1987.

Home to the world famous Roman Baths, the Royal Crescent, Pulteney Bridge and more, the city’s Georgian architecture makes it a favourite destination for film crews with the city appearing in TV shows and films such as Bridgerton, Sherlock and Poldark.

With Vibrancy From Walcot Street lined with micro-pubs, vintage clothes shops and craft workshops to the independent traders of Green Park Station, Bath’s buzzing city centre is a fantastic place to explore. Discover secret cocktails bars and cosy cafes or enjoy a night out in one of the many underground clubs. Shop high-street brands at Southgate or find something more unique in the covered galleries and back-alleys of the city - don’t forget to use your student card for exclusive discounts!

With Open Spaces Combining the best of country and city living, numerous parks, green surroundings and the iconic river Avon make Bath a great place to be active outdoors. Cycle along the canal or walk through Victoria park; take to the putting green or spend summer days paddle boarding down the river. If you fancy a challenge, why not run the Bath Skyline for spectacular views of the entire city.

With Opportunity The south west of England is one of the fastest up and coming creative and tech hubs in the UK. From music and performance to cyber security and games development, at Bath Spa University you’re perfectly placed to get involved. We work closely with our partners such as Bath Festivals, Theatre Royal Bath and The Holburne Museum to give students the opportunity to contribute to the region’s artistic and cultural scene.

With Community Bath is one of the safest student cities in the country and has a thriving student community. With campuses throughout the city, you’re always supported and never far from help and advice no matter where you’re based. And by setting up collaboration with our strong local connections, we also encourage our students to give back to the place we call home.

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You are here Here’s where you can find out more about each of our campuses – the places where you can really let your creativity come to life.

Welcome to your home away from home!

Newton Park

A special place where you can stroll to a morning lecture or grab a coffee with friends, watching the mist slowly rise over rolling green hills. Newton Park is set in the magnificent grounds of a historic manor house.

It means that, as well as providing stunning open-air locations for performance and socialising, there’s space to stretch your legs and your mind, and to relax when you need to.

Sion Hill

Part of the Bath Spa family for over 35 years, this much loved space is set atop a hill overlooking the city of Bath. It provides a creative space for thinking and making.

Oldfield Park

Home to our Theatre Workshops and located near to Bath city centre, this space has been designed and built to industry standard, replicating the real-world production process of staging theatre performances to allow you to work and study in a relevant environment.

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Corsham Court

If you decide to extend your time at Bath Spa and undertake a Master’s degree, you will likely find yourself working at the beautiful Corsham Court in nearby Wiltshire. There are specialist facilities for music and textiles, an art gallery, postgraduate common room and quiet study areas.

Locksbrook Campus

Our state-of-the-art campus in the heart of Bath next to the River Avon. This old furniture factory has been lovingly restored and is now a purpose-built space for students.

The open-plan building has technical workshops surrounded by open, flexible studio spaces, as well as large, open social areas.

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Life in lockdown Bath Spa students hoping to ‘knit together’ communities through their Social Knitwork art project Knitting transforms a line into a network of multiple connections, according to artist and MA Fine Art student Lou Baker.

Working with Kat Dawe Schmeisser, who is studying MA Curatorial Practice, they created Social Knitwork – a way of bringing together local communities after the extended isolation of lockdown.

Kat is also a Curator and Arts Producer at The Art Cohort in Bath – together they created a web-like installation in The Art Cohort Exhibition Space, effectively drawing in space with wool.

To make sure anyone was able to join in, Kat and Lou also set up an ‘Imagination Station’ where art materials were accessible to the public at The Art Cohort throughout the exhibition.

“We’ve been very touched by the response to Social Knitwork,” Lou said. “People of all ages joined in enthusiastically, making something to add to the installation, either in the exhibition space or using our ‘Imagination Station’. Some have written labels and all are keen to talk. We’ve had laughter, tears and so many thoughtful conversations.”

She was in residence during the exhibition, knitting and adding to the installation so that visitors saw it grow like an organic body day by day.

Alongside the installation in the Exhibition Space, several outdoor installations were set up in Bath near to The Art Cohort. One of these installations was situated in a tree at the front entrance to Bath Spa’s Locksbrook Campus.

The exhibition ran from 1 May - 7 June 2021 and you can still see the projects via Lou’s blog series, Social Knitwork, Day by Day at https://loubakerartist.weebly.com/

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“...students have not let lockdown life stifle their determination and passion to create...”.

To support them with Social Knitwork, Kat and Lou received funding from Bath Spa’s Harbutt Fund which was established to support current and future Bath Spa students. Discussing the reach of the project and the impact of the funding, Lou said: “People have posted images of the outdoor installations on social media and we’ve had messages from Bath and Barcelona. We’re very grateful for the generous award from The Harbutt Fund as it’s enabled us to not only buy materials for the project but also to give ‘Imagination Station’ packs of art materials to local families via The Nest Project.”

You can find out more information about these events on The Art Cohort’s website www.theartcohort.co.uk If you would like to support more projects like this, you can make a donation to the Harbutt Fund by visiting our donations webpage www.bathspa.ac.uk/alumni/howyou-can-support-us/gifts-to-bath-spa/

Life in lockdown

Bath Spa University student and graduate create music score based on pandemic statistics Third year BA (Hons) Fine Art student Charlotte Tamkin and MA Commercial Music graduate Matthew Collins have been inspired by Covid graphs of deaths and recovery rates to create a music score that addresses separation and the longing for togetherness that was felt during lockdown.

The piece is called Tutti, and funds raised from the score will go to NHS Charities Together as a way of thanking NHS workers for their life-saving efforts during the pandemic. Charlotte said: “It’s the Italian music term that means when something is played all together. I think that sort of symbolises this idea of things being played all together, people being all together, which is Tutti’s goal ultimately.”

The two students met on the Porthleven Prize, where they initially had the inspiration for the idea.

“I approached Matt with an idea of taking a tracing of the landscape,” said Charlotte. “I knew a little about staves, and I asked Matt if we could put this line on these lines – in music, does that do anything?”. With this idea, Charlotte and Matt created several music pieces incorporating the line of the coast around Porthleven.

It was several months later, once the pandemic had struck, that Charlotte had the inspiration to develop the idea further.

“I remember watching one of the pandemic briefings to show the progression of COVID-19. I was looking at these graphs and these linear lines, and I realised that they look the same as the lines that we had got from the coast in Porthleven,” she said. “I thought, ‘there could be something here actually’.”

Matt adds: “If you listen to the piece, you notice how it blooms eventually. It gets higher and lower at the same time, because that’s the way the graph works.

The recoveries are getting higher and deaths are getting lower, thankfully. That’s the main theme.”

After developing the piece further, Charlotte and Matt decided that it made more sense to have it as a duet which could be played on one piano. Given the lockdown restrictions, a duet in person has been out of the question. Instead, Charlotte and Matt opted to create a lockdown video for Facebook.

With the project taking shape, Charlotte and Matt applied to Bath Spa’s Harbutt Fund. The money they received enabled them to pay for two musicians, Robert Green and Felix Surbe, to play the piece independently, with the two recordings then edited together into the final video.

The pair are hoping to return to Porthleven in November with the possibility of more collaborations to come. Charlotte said: “I can’t wait to get back to Porthleven and continue with the same processes or something different – we’ll be looking at whatever happens next in the world that we can make work about.”

You can download Tutti on Matt and Charlotte’s website www.tuttimusicscore.com There is also an option to make a donation to NHS Charities Together.

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Your SU The Students’ Union (SU) is here to help you get the most out of your university experience.

Clubs and societies With over 70 different clubs and societies for you to choose from, forging life-long friendships and having some downtime from your studies has never been easier – or more fun.

At Bath Spa Students’ Union, you will be sure to find something to suit your interests, whether that lies in team sports such as Rugby or Netball, or in our creative industries, Baking or Musical Theatre.

Representation The Students’ Union is a democratic organisation; it is your Union and they are led by you.

You vote for your representatives and hold them to account and you determine Union policy and overall direction. There are lots of ways you can have your say: you can stand and vote in elections, you can submit a policy idea to the Democracy and Scrutiny Committee, you can propose referenda and you can participate in the annual All Student Members Meeting.

Volunteering As well as making a real difference to the lives of people within the University and local community, volunteering is a great way to develop new skills alongside your degree, have fun, and meet new people. Regardless of how much time you have to spare, the Students’ Union have a wide range of volunteering opportunities for you.

Your Sabbatical Officers Sabbatical Officers (or ‘Sabbs’) lead your Students’ Union. They are Bath Spa students who are elected by the student body each year and are paid to work full-time representing you. Each is responsible for a different area of the Union’s activities and they are members of the Union’s Board of Trustees.

The Sabbs are your primary representatives and their main role is to listen to you and understand what you want from your Union and your University and then try to make that happen.

Visit www.bathspasu.co.uk to find out more.

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Siân

Jasmine

Vice President Welfare and Community Siân Bentley Siân leads on issues relating to the Bath Spa student community. This includes welfare, mental health and wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion, housing, and the Students’ Union’s relationship with the local Council and local residents. Siân is a member of the Student Community Partnership and works closely with our Protected Societies supporting them to make change and to ensure the Students’ Union represents Bath Spa’s diverse student body. vpcommunity@bathspa.ac.uk

Your SU

A chat with Marianne, SU President Full name: Marianne Siân Evans Date elected as President: April 2021 Years studied: BSc (Hons) Biology 2018 - 2021 Fun fact Dwi’n siarad Cymraeg yn rhugl! I am a fluent Welsh speaker!

What do you love about Bath Spa University?

I was drawn to Bath Spa because of its beautiful Newton Park campus. I have also always valued the arts and I loved the idea of studying science at such a creative University. During my time at Uni, I played netball with the Netball Society and was Vice-President of the Eco Society. Through Eco Society, I attended my first ever Climate Youth Strike. I was also an Academic Rep and Student Trustee for the Student’s Union Board of Trustees. I am really looking forward to being able to meet new people and get stuck in with my role!”

Why SU President?

I ran for SU President as I wanted to create meaningful change. My time at Bath Spa was absolutely amazing and I want to do the best I possibly can to ensure others’ experiences are the same.

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Marianne

What will you bring to the role?

I am a good listener and am always that friend who people come to for advice. I have always been a team player and am good at galvanising action. Our student body is so valuable and as a leader it is important that you acknowledge the value of others. I will therefore bring this knowledge to champion the student voice to help them achieve the change they want to see in the world.

Get in touch: su-president@bathspa.ac.uk

Vice President Education Jasmine Smail Jasmine’s role is to represent your academic interests. She is the student representative on many University committees which make decisions about the policies which affect your learning and teaching. Jasmine works closely with our Course Reps and Senior Academic Reps to ensure students’ voices are heard at a course, school, and University level and that your academic experience is the best it can be. vpeducation@bathspa.ac.uk

Vice President Opportunities Jack Mapston Jack’s job is to help you make the most of the opportunities available to you outside of your course which enable you to have fun, make friends, and develop your skills. He leads on Students’ Union activities including all clubs and societies, events, volunteering, and trips abroad.

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Equality, diversity and inclusion What have we been doing?

We’ve been working closely with our staff equality networks and the students union to keep working towards a more equal, diverse, and inclusive Bath Spa community.

In order to truly make progress, we must all work together to ensure inclusion is embedded into everything we do at Bath Spa. One thing that has been highlighted over the past year, is that we have a long way to go to ensure a fully equal society and community. At Bath Spa, we recognise that race equality has been, and must continue to be an area of urgent priority. As well as hosting a huge range of events, forums, workshops, and training sessions over the past year, we have also begun to work towards change in some of the following ways: Learning and Teaching • The Library has developed a new approach to resource lists, supporting more accessible and engaging teaching • The Black South West Network ran inclusive teaching and research workshops for staff • A new education strategy has been launched, which includes curriculum enhancement, focusing on decolonisation, accessibility, and inclusion, and learning from the positive outcomes we saw during the pandemic • This year we also made progress towards closing our awarding gaps

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At Bath Spa University we are committed to providing an environment in which the rights and dignity of all its members are respected, and which is free from discrimination, prejudice, intimidation and all forms of harassment including bullying.

Student Support • The new Multi-Faith Space and Commuter Hub have been created at Newton Park • A new personal tutor scheme is being piloted in 2021/22 • 24/7 access to free mental health and wellbeing support is now available • A brand new support to study procedure was launched in 2021 • A BME Leadership Programme is being developed for 2022 • Our Trans Policy is being updated to ensure relevant and up to date support and information for gender diverse students • Working with students and external experts, Student Wellbeing Services have been developing a sexual violence framework, to ensure students are given appropriate information and support Student Voice • A team of student communications ambassadors has been hired to represent a range of student views online • Two anti-racism equality forums chaired by senior staff were held last year, and the actions from these have been included in planning for this and next year • The SU has launched protected societies, to represent students from from different protected characteristic groups • The leaders of protected societies will form a new student steering group to feed directly into the University at senior level • A new Student Feedback and Complaints Manager has been hired to make sure we’re acting on student feedback

Equality and diversity

What’s next?

Building on work we’ve been doing this year, we’ve set out our Equality Objectives outlining the strategic areas of focus for 2021/22. These are overseen by the Equality and Diversity Steering Group, which is chaired by the Vice Provost Georgina Andrews, and has representatives from across the University and student Union.

Equality Objectives 21/22 1. Mitigate against bias in our staff recruitment process. We want to ensure our staff represent the diversity of our student body, so we’re reviewing our processes to make them more inclusive. To find out who is currently studying and working at Bath Spa, see this year’s Bath Spa Counts!

2. Promote inclusive Bath Spa culture through increased awareness and support of marginalised and underrepresented groups. Working with staff and student networks, we’ll continue to host a range of events and projects tailored to the community, as well as making equality resources and events more prominent in our communications online.

3. Develop a more inclusive curriculum. We’ll be working with students, Academics, and schools to run workshops and create a toolkit to support more inclusive, accessible, and decolonised curriculums.

4. Develop a whole cohort approach to student inclusion and support, improving experience and closing awarding gaps. Working together across the University, we’ll be working to provide appropriate support and information for all our students, such as through the new Personal Tutor scheme, and sexual violence framework.

5. Work with staff and students to develop a Bath Spa EDI strategy and vision.

Get involved!

Want to help run campaigns and events on equality issues, meet new students, or even influence the university at a strategic level?

This year the Student Union are setting up protected societies, to represent different liberation groups and important societal issues, including: • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Disabled Student Network BAME Student Network Mature Student Network Commuting Network Parents and Carers Network Women’s Network Multi-Faith Network LGBT+ Network Postgraduate Network Mental Health Network Eco Society Afro Carribean Society Pagan and Witchcraft Society Christian Union Society.

To help set up, run, or join one of these societies, contact Izzy i.ford@bathspa.ac.uk

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Highlights from this year Decolonisation Week The Students’ Union ran its first Decolonise the Curriculum Week. The campaign highlighted work across the University and in Bath with a number of online events for students and staff, including two panel discussions and a talk on Bristol’s Colston statue.

A Padlet and bibliography of recommended resources was also created!

Interfaith week In November, the Religions and Beliefs Rep organised an Inter Faith Week. It was a great opportunity to network and connect students with local faith organisations. Throughout the week, there was a Q&A with Faith Representatives and student videos.

BHM 2020 / BH:BF / Black Wall of Excellence The launch in October of the Black History: Black Futures project, which aims to host events, share information, and celebrate our Black community members all year round.

The Black Wall of Excellence was created to celebrate the successes of Bath Spa students, staff, and alumni.

Black History Month 2020 - Events throughout the month included online talks from Angela Saini, Professor David Olusoga, Shingi Mararike, Chante Joseph, Kelechi Okafor, Sado Jirde, and Dr Gloria Willingham-Toure, and a series of pre-recorded talks from Manoel Akure, Kai Phillip, Florence Nyasamo, Wayne Reid, and Dr Shawn Sobers. The programme engaged people all across the South West and internationally, with over 1000 people engaging with the programme.

Anti-Racism forums The University held two anti racism forums for all students and staff on the topic of addressing racism at Bath Spa. The Students’ Union also hosted monthly sessions for students, updating students on the actions they’ve been taking as a result.

International Week In March, the Students’ Union International Rep organised a number of online events to create a sense of community and belonging for international students. These events included: games, food and music evenings. A fun information guide was sent to attendees with tips and more info about each event.

LGBT+ History Month / student Pride For LGBT+ History Month the Students’ Union shared resources on Instagram, as well as hosting a number of online events and a film screening of Pride.

In November, we celebrated International Pronouns Day with a call out from the VC asking staff to include their pronouns in email signatures.

In May, a committee of students hosted a virtual Pride day on Discord. This included performances, activities, competitions, and social spaces for students to make new friends.

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Equality Week Equality Week is a key annual event at Bath Spa. This year’s Equality Week was on the theme of Change Makers. The entirely virtual programme included two keynote talks from Lord Simon Wolley and Sado Jirde, and a number of talks and workshops on student activism, trans inclusion in Higher Education, White Privilege, Decolonisation, Disability activism, and combatting discrimination with compassion.

International Women’s Day A day of talks hosted by the Women’s Network, including a talk from Sue Rigby: ‘Does your husband let you work outside the home?’

Mental Health awareness For Mental Health Awareness Week in May, Student Wellbeing Services and the Students’ Union shared resources on social media, including: mental health resources, study tips and how to support a friend struggling with their mental health. Additionally, a number of online and offline events were organised such as: fitness classes and craft events. Painted pebbles with motivational messages were also hidden across Newton Park and Locksbrook Campus for students to find.

WINNERS Colleague of the Year Academic Charlie Berney

Professional Services Beth Humphries

Manager of the Year Academic Polly Derbyshire For the second time, Bath Spa University staff and students came together online for the ViceChancellor’s Awards.

This annual ceremony recognises outstanding individual and team achievements across the University, and were broadcast via YouTube and Facebook Live on 24 June.

The Awards are run in partnership with the Students’ Union and each nomination is assessed by an awards panel comprising staff from across the University, Sabbatical Officers from the SU, and student representatives.

Presented by Vice-Chancellor Professor Sue Rigby and Students’ Union President Emily Casey, the awards ceremony is now available to watch again, for anyone who was unable to tune in live.

Huge congratulations to all our winners!

Professional Services John Evered

Team of the Year

Academic Professional Services Bath Business School Student Wellbeing Services Student Bath Spa Netball Society

Unsung hero/heroine Academic Tanvir Bush and Stuart Read

Professional Services Beth Humphries

Academic Impact Lauren Stone

Impact on Student Life Lauren Glasgow

Community Impact Amber Hayward

Lecturer of the Year

Dr Stephen Moss and Rainer Elk Anders

Supervisor of the Year Gerasimos Markopoulos

Outstanding Support Gail Simmons

Student Champion of the Year Roisin Ni Mhochain

Student of the Year Winners

Creative Industries: J Ponte Bath School of Design: Ali Al Amine Bath School of Art: Jasmine Smail Bath School of Music and Performing Arts: Rosie Patton School of Creative Sciences: Bethany Buckingham School of Education: Elizabeth Figg School of Humanities: Lucie Bloomfield Bath Business School: Anna Savage

Academic Achievements Winners

Creative Industries: Lily Felipe Bath School of Design: Ayse Ozdemir Bath School of Art: Olivia Rees Bath School of Music and Performing Arts: Natalie Austin School of Sciences: Sarah N’Guio School of Education: Kate Wilson SPACE | 13 School of Humanities: Rachael Denning Bath Business School: Kirsty Soper SPACE | 11

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Success at Bath Spa

Bath Spa graduate wins global $25,000 3D printing competition Bath Spa graduate Heath Townsend has won a global Make It Real 3D Printing Challenge, receiving $25,000 worth of investment to turn his idea for a motorbike bracket into a physical real world product.

The Printing Challenge invited designers, engineers, and makers from around the world to submit ideas that take advantage of a new rugged 3D printing material called COR Alpha.

Heath studied BA (Hons) 3D Design: Idea Material Object – now BA (Hons) Furniture and Product Design – at Bath Spa University, which is where he discovered his passion for problem solving. His winning motorbike bracket has been designed to clip around motorbike forks to secure indicator lights in place, making the most of COR Alpha’s unique properties.

Beating all other entrants, not only has the win secured Heath the support of $25,000 worth of additive manufacturing services from the material science company PolySpectra, it has also led to him being approached by NASA astronaut Dr Yvonne Cagle..

Talking about his achievements, Heath, who is founder of 3D motorbike parts printing company Evol Components, said: “Winning was honestly such an honour, all the finalists had incredible applications and have my full respect. I’ve been waiting a long time for a material like PolySpectra’s COR Alpha, the entire process has felt so natural. It’s such an exciting time, I have so many parts and products in the works!”

“Winning was honestly such an honour, all the finalists had incredible applications and have my full respect.”

The product will be launched later this year.

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Awardees announced for The Studio Recovery Fund Despite recent events, Bath Spa University was still able to award The Studio Recovery Fund with grants of up to £5,000, to local start-ups and businesses. The fund, which aims to help freelancers, micro-businesses and third sector organisations in the BANES area, saw over 30 businesses apply.

Grants have been awarded to six applicants for creative technology projects that aim to promote renewal and support the region’s post-pandemic recovery efforts.

The Studio is the first space in Bath for academics, graduates and businesses to develop their thinking and progress projects in creativity technology. As well as an environment to work in, it is a place to share learnings through regular workshops, events and activities. There is currently an extensive virtual programme that all of its 27 residents can take advantage of.

Bath Spa University signs the Care Leaver Covenant

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The awardees included: • Alyson Minkley and Dave Webb and their project “Higher”, • Larkhall – a Bath-based composer/pianist and creative coder who combines music and live algorithmic visuals, • Little Lost Robot – a local community interest company founded by a partnership between artists Ruby Jennings and Joseph Wilk, • Kilter – a Bath-based theatre and arts events company.

• Silvia Carderelli-Gronau – a dancer, filmmaker, teacher in HE, researcher and movement therapist in Bristol and Bath.

• Ximena Alarcon – a Bath-based sound artist and researcher.

As of the summer, Bath Spa University is a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant (CLC). The CLC is part of the government’s ‘Keep on caring’ strategy to support people aged 16-25 leaving care to become independent.

In signing the CLC, the University has made a promise to provide support and opportunity for care leavers by considering our activity in three areas: • • •

Student: the full student lifecycle, from outreach and application to on course support and then through to graduation Employment: the way in which we respond creatively to diversify our workforce, support care leaver employees and care leaver students to progress into higher level study or employment Community: our relationships and engagement with local communities; the civic university role.

The University’s pledge to care leavers builds upon a well-established outreach and support package for students from a care background, and long-term engagement with the wider community and professional communities of practice who support care-experienced young people.

The application was put together by Members of the Access and Participation Steering Group, including Sally Griffin, Access and Participation Manager; Gareth Pearse, Student Wellbeing Services Manager and Dylan Spicer, Student Accommodation Advisor.

The contribution is University-wide, and full details of this work and the pledge is available online.

Success at Bath Spa

Bath Spa PhD candidate awarded inaugural scholarship

Thomas Rolfe, a PhD candidate in the School of Humanities and the Business School, has been awarded a prestigious inaugural Civic Scholars Award at the Institute for Community Studies (ICS) this summer.

The ICS is part of the Young Foundation, and works through a network of researchers and practitioners to make sure policy-making is shaped and informed by the stories and experiences of local communities.

Thomas will receive a £500 bursary to help with training or development opportunities. He’ll also have the chance to explore how his research can have a stronger community impact through seminars and events, mentoring and best-practice training.

“I’m really excited to have been offered this award. This opportunity will allow me and my current PhD research to connect directly to ICS and the important work that they do with communities throughout the UK,” Thomas said.

Working closely with museums in Bath and Bristol, including The Roman Baths, M-Shed, and LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, Thomas will identify and evaluate challenges in getting communities engaged and achieving more representation of marginalised groups in order to inform new strategy and policy development within museums.

“I believe that everyone has the right to equal access to art and culture and that museums are responsible for ensuring everyone has this right.”

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Bath Spa publishing student helps others become ‘fully grown’ Have you ever had a moment when you needed an adult to help you figure something out, and then realised - you were the adult? For third year Journalism and Publishing student Hannah Shergold, this experience became the basis for starting her own website.

Fully-Grown.com, which launched in November 2020, provides content aimed at helping young people navigate the often difficult and confusing path to adulthood.

Articles cover a range of topics, from booking an appointment with a GP to figuring out what to make for breakfast.

Hannah said the initial idea grew out of her own frustration at not having learned important life skills at an earlier age, and seeing her peers struggle with basics such as using public transport and doing laundry.

“I was lucky in a way, because I gained a lot of skills from growing up in a lone-parent environment, but my peers were not as lucky,” she said. @neverthereband Through the site, she plans to cover a wide range of skills so young people from all cultural upbringings, education settings and lifestyles can find something they can learn.

Hannah manages the site along with her small team of fellow Bath Spa University Journalism and Publishing students Jessica Anderson, Gwen Jones and Ffion Hughes.

New content is produced by the team, as well as other freelance writers.

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Success at Bath Spa

Bath Spa University helps to launch National Centre for Academic and Cultural Exchange (NCACE) as regional hub partner The Culture Capital Exchange (TCCE) has established a new National Centre for Academic and Cultural Exchange (NCACE) - and Bath Spa University is one of four regional hubs.

Through its work in the South West, Bath Spa University aims to facilitate and support more knowledge exchange between higher education and the arts and cultural sector.

Manchester Metropolitan University, Northumbria University and Birmingham City University will join Bath Spa University as additional regional hubs.

Professor John Strachan, Pro-Vice-Chancellor Research and Enterprise at Bath Spa University said: “Bath Spa University is proud to be a partner of the new National Centre for Academic and Cultural Exchange, building on our strengths in engaged research and cultural exchange.”

The National Centre, which has been funded by Research England, will focus in particular on evidencing and showcasing the social, cultural, environmental, as well as the economic impacts of Knowledge Exchange (KE), after evidence emerged from previous projects co-designed with or led by TCCE highlighted the importance of such exchanges across sectors.

NCACE will develop a raft of activities over a four-year period, in collaboration with hub partners across the country, and will work in several key areas including; collaborations and networks developments, skills and capacity building, evidencing and impact development, as well as showcasing and communicating key findings to a national audience.

“Bath Spa University is proud to be a partner of the new National Centre for Academic and Cultural Exchange, building on our strengths in engaged research and cultural exchange.”

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MA Writing for Young People graduates Elen Caldecott, Emma Carroll, Kirsty Applebaum, Lucy Cuthew and Nizrana Farook have been nominated for the 2021 CILIP Carnegie Medal for children’s literature - adding to the growing list of successful Bath Spa Creative Writing graduates.

The CILIP Carnegie Medal is awarded by children’s librarians for an outstanding book written in English for children and young people, and is one of the UK’s oldest and most well-known children’s book awards.

Elen’s nomination is for the book she wrote whilst studying for a PhD at Bath Spa. In fact, the University’s graduates have a strong track record of producing successful novels while on campus; Lucy, Nizrana and Kirsty all wrote their nominated books while on the MA Writing for Young people course too.

Lucy Christopher, Reader in Creative Writing and Course Director for MA Writing for Young People, said: “It’s beyond thrilling to have five of our MA graduates on the Carnegie Medal Nomination list this year. These five authors are the very embodiment of what we strive to encourage on our wonderful MA course - they’re brave, experimental, full of heart and full of talent. We are extremely proud of them all.”

You can see the full nomination list online.

The Medals are awarded annually with longlists announced in February 2021, shortlists in March and the winners announced at a ceremony in June.

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Five Bath Spa graduates nominated for prestigious children’s literature award

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Graduate wins Royal Television Society award Bath Spa University BA (Hons) Film, TV and Digital Production graduate Miky King won the 2020 Royal Television Society West of England Flying Futures Talent Award.

The award is aimed at those with no more than two years’ experience in television and recognises outstanding emerging talent in the behind-thecamera production process including research, production management, producing and development, across all genres.

When presenting her with her award, judges said Miky was ‘indispensable, creative, confident and full of visual empathy’, adding, ‘she will go far’.

Talking about the award-winning moment, Miky, who works as a Shooting Director for Drummer TV in Bristol, said: “While I was at university I worked really hard to make sure I gave myself the best possible chance just to have a career in the industry.

“To be in a position two years later where I’m doing a job I love and being presented with this award is beyond

anything I’d ever imagined.”

During her short time in the industry so far, Miky has worked with CBBC, Channel 4 and Film 4, and says she would not be where she is today without Bath Spa University.

Supported by Pinewood Studios Group, the BA (Hons) Film, Television and Digital Production degree at Bath Spa University is a hands-on course aimed at equipping students with the skills that successful film and television professionals need. To find out more visit the course page.

Inaugural winner of newly relaunched Peter Kinley Prize for Painting announced

Artist and Bath Spa University alumna Saffron Murray Browne, who graduated in 2020 with a BA (Hons) in Fine Art, was the winner of the newly relaunched Peter Kinley Prize for Painting.

In addition to the £1,000 cash prize, she also received £200 towards materials from the Art Shop at Locksbrook Campus, and a solo exhibition at its Michael Pennie gallery.

Peter Kinley was an internationally recognised painter whose work is represented in major collections around the world. He was a lecturer in painting at Bath Academy of Art (later Bath Spa University’s Bath School of Art and Design) from 1971-1988.

The prize initially ran for nearly ten years, beginning in 1989, and was re-inaugurated in March 2020 as a generous gift from his widow, Catherine Kinley.

While studying for her degree, Saffron was encouraged to apply for the prize by her Fine Art lecturer.

“As an artist you’re often working inwardly so much that you have no idea whether your work would appeal to anyone else, so a response like this is wonderful,” she said. “It really makes a successful artistic career seem achievable.”

Saffron credits the excellent teaching and support she received from her lecturers at Bath Spa University’s Bath School of Art for helping to make her the exemplary painter she has become and been recognised for.

Saffron’s upcoming exhibition is planned for Spring 2022.

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Team of Bath Spa Visual Communication students design innovative “artifact trails” around Bath A series of digital “artifact trails”, featuring objects from the Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution (BRLSI) will be created by a team of five MA Visual Communication students.

The trails lead users to BRLSI’s home in Bath city centre, and the objects themselves, each of which is now on public display for the first time.

Part of the Forward to the Future project, the students will be working with Professor of Illustration Tim Vyner and Rupert Bassett, Associate Lecturer in Graphic Design.

“The students have produced digital trails that will connect visitors and residents to four significant objects held by BRLSI,” Vyner said. “The trails are part of a smartphone app that tracks each object’s history and connections to Bath through storytelling, navigational directions, a series of collages and other clues.”

The project began as a hypothetical campaign created for BRLSI as part of the students’ MA Visual Communication course. When BRLSI was awarded funding through the Art Fund’s Respond and Reimagine programme, they invited the students to further develop the project and make it a reality. The trails have launched and are available through the BRLSI’s Bath Discovery Trails app on Apple’s App Store and Google Play.

The project is supported by the Art Fund and a private foundation, the M. St J Way Charitable Trust, and is designed to help BRLSI in revitalising their mission to share knowledge and stimulate exploration of science, literature, and the arts, post-COVID.

Law students to help launch free legal clinic in Bath

A free legal clinic is to be launched following a partnership between law firm Stone King, Bath Spa University and Citizens Advice B&NES. The initiative will be called The Bath Law Clinic and will see top quality legal advice delivered to local residents while at the same time developing work experience opportunities for the lawyers of the future.

Students from Bath Spa University’s LLB (Hons) Law degree will gain vital experience at the clinic and will be supported by lawyers from Stone King.

In a move which will combine the private and not-for-profit sector, Stone King will also help to fund a coordinator’s role at the advice centre. The new coordinator’s role will ensure the smooth running of the innovative project, while also developing further funding options.

Citizens Advice B&NES is based at Edgar Buildings, George Street, Bath, and also carries out outreach work in surrounding areas.

Steven Goulton Bath Spa University LLB Law Course leader said: “This is a fantastic step towards creating a mutually beneficial partnership between Bath Spa University, Stone King LLP and Citizens Advice B&NES which will allow for our students to not only gain key skills and mentorship from solicitors in a leading law firm but also to enable them to understand the concept of social justice from the coal face.”

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MA Creative Writing student secures twobook publishing contract in her first term on the course Female-led, independent digital first publisher Hera Books has acquired two romantic comedies from debut novelist and MA Creative Writing student Helga Jensen.

Helga secured the publishing contract in her first term on the course. Her first book will be published in summer 2021 with the second book following in spring 2022.

Her debut novel, Temptation at Tiffany’s, was a winning entry in the 2017 Montegrappa First Fiction competition at Dubai’s Emirates Literary Festival. Helga is working on her second book whilst studying for her Master’s and working as a freelance journalist.

“This was something that stayed with me for years,” she said. After a few rejections for my debut novel, I felt I must push myself further and consider an MA. It felt like the only thing that could help me achieve my dream.

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“I was delighted to be accepted for such a prestigious course, which felt like an achievement in itself. In the first semester of the MA, I received two offers of publishing contracts, which was fantastic as it motivated me further.”

Her debut novel came out in June, and the book she is working on for her MA is planned for spring 2022.”

Congratulations to Paul Fox, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Finance and Infrastructure, and Emeritus Professor of Creative Writing, David Almond, who were both awarded OBEs. Paul Fox has been awarded an OBE for services to Scientific Research in respect of his work as Chief Operating Officer at the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) from 2010 before joining Bath Spa in 2019. While at NERC, Paul led the programme to design and build the UK’s new polar research vessel, Sir David Attenborough, operated by the British Antarctic Survey.

Professor Almond has also been awarded an OBE for services to Literature. David Almond is the author of the famous children’s novel

Skellig and also Emeritus Professor of Creative Writing at Bath Spa. His novel later became a film, starring Tim Roth as Skellig.

“I am really thrilled. It’s an award for a lifetime’s dedication to writing and literature. It’s also, I feel, a recognition for all those who have loved, supported, read me, published me and worked with me over the years.”

The Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2021 highlights the efforts made by individuals in all four nations of the United Kingdom. The majority of awards are for the contributions people have made in their communities. Of those receiving an award, 62% are recognised for their community work.

Outstanding lecturer recognised with National Teaching Fellow award Dr David Simm, Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography at Bath Spa University, has been named as a National Teaching Fellow

by Advance HE in its prestigious 2020 Teaching Excellence Awards for Higher Education.

David is one of just 56 new National Teaching Fellows announced on the 20th anniversary of the scheme which celebrates, and recognises, individuals who have made an outstanding impact on student outcomes, and the teaching profession in higher education.

David said: “I am immensely delighted and honoured to be one of the recipients of this year’s National Teaching Fellow awards. Throughout my career my teaching philosophy has focused on delivering innovative and effective ways of engaging students, in particular through fieldwork opportunities, such as those held internationally.

“By involving students in the design and delivery of their learning I’ve found that they achieve a greater sense of ownership of both their own and others’ learning, and develop mutual respect through shared education experiences. This is also reflective of the wider commitment to innovative teaching approaches that can be found across Bath Spa.” As an expert in his field, David has shared his ideas and practices nationally and internationally in academic journals and presented at numerous conferences.

He is a member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Geography in Higher Education, a Chartered Geographer (Royal Geographical Society) and a Senior Fellow.

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“I am immensely delighted and honoured to be one of the recipients of this year’s National Teaching Fellow awards.”

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Reader in Multiplatform Media secures StoryFutures Academy grant

“Immersive technologies have really taken hold of the creative industries”

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Dr Matthew Freeman, Reader in Multiplatform Media at Bath Spa University, has been awarded a StoryFutures Academy grant worth £20,000.

Through the Train the Trainer initiative, Matthew will lead a small team across the StoryFutures Creative Cluster to develop new promotional strategies, prototypes and course materials to improve marketing for immersive VR and AR storytelling experiences.

As well as being of commercial value to the programme’s industry partners and creative businesses, the research promises to make a sizeable contribution to teaching development in immersive storytelling.

Matthew said: “Immersive technologies have really taken hold of the creative industries, transforming the ways that film audiences, gamers and theatregoers can engage with stories. But without a promotional toolkit specific to the grammar of VR and AR technologies, the audiences for these experiences will struggle to grow.

“I’m excited to be leading a small team across the StoryFutures Creative Cluster, developing new promotional strategies and prototypes for how to better market immersive experiences to audiences.”

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New ceramics prize will recognise Bath Spa talent A new opportunity to recognise Bath Spa’s talented artists has launched this year.

The Betty and Peter McLean prize will be awarded to a graduating postgraduate student working predominantly in ceramics. All MA Ceramics students submitting work for the Master’s Project module are eligible.

The new prize is funded by a generous gift from one of the world’s leading conceptual artists, Bruce McLean, and is named in honour of his parents. Once all entries have been judged, one worthy prize winner will be chosen to receive £1,000 and have the opportunity to meet with Bruce.

Bruce established his career in the 1960s and has worked in a wide variety of media and contexts,

including performance, painting, print, architecture, video and ceramics. He has also taught in a number of art schools, notably as Professor of Fine Arts at the Slade School of Fine Art in London, where he was Head of Graduate Painting.

Talking about his generous donation, Bruce said: “I decided to give a prize to a student in the ceramics department because I loved the atmosphere generated by the staff, students and great working space. It also felt like an art school.”

For more information about submitting, please email Conor Wilson: c.wilson3@bathspa.ac.uk

Student and graduate shortlisted for prestigious Bradt New Travel Writer of the Year award Bath Spa University MA Travel and Nature Writing student Marc Jones, and course graduate Jennifer Thompson, are among four finalists shortlisted for the prestigious Bradt New Travel Writer of the Year award which seeks to identify and champion new travel writing talent.

The theme for this year’s award was “I’d love to go back”, with entrants invited to write about the destination they most want to return to when current pandemic travel restrictions

are lifted. Marc’s piece, “The Man I Met”, focuses on a trip to the Metropolitan Museum in New York City, while Jennifer’s “585 Bury Road” is a nostalgic recollection of visits to her grandma’s house in Bolton.

Marc said: “I’m thrilled to be shortlisted for the award. I’ve been writing for a number of years for myself, but under the great support of Stephen Moss and Gail Simmons at Bath Spa, I’ve started releasing some of my better pieces into the wild. To be

shortlisted for such a prestigious award this early in my course is both a delight and also a reflection on the teaching and supervision there.”

In addition to Marc and Jennifer’s shortlistings, fellow MA Travel and Nature Writing students Jacqueline Hitt and Katy Partridge also featured in the award’s longlist.

The University’s Travel and Nature Writing Master’s focuses on learning to write from one’s own experience in the field.

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No filters needed here How one Bath Spa graduate turned her own body image struggles into a beauty business supported by Urban Outfitters

Lockdown means each of us have likely spent lots more time scrolling social media feeds. All that time online also means being bombarded with images of impossibly perfect bodies, outfits and lifestyles - something that combined with the daily stresses of life, can lead to depression and low self esteem, says Laura Mallows.

She knows what she’s talking about.

Welsh-born Laura founded Mallows Beauty, a company that was set up to promote healthy body image alongside wonderful self-care products, after she emerged from a really low place herself. She’d just moved to London to take up a new buying position in the incredibly fast-faced fashion industry.

“I loved living in London,” she said. “I learned so much about operational things, producing things people want to buy - that kind of thing.

But it’s cutthroat. But it’s stood me in really good stead. Because having my own business is the hardest thing I’ve ever done, but it’s also the most rewarding.”

In addition to the support of her boyfriend, friends and her puppy, Laura says it was selfcare that helped her a lot during her difficult times. Her product line is specifically designed for women to love and look after their bodies - just as they are.

Her website is resplendent with images of women who haven’t been airbrushed into unattainable levels of perfection. Her products proudly display names like ‘I am Strong’ and ‘I Love my Body’ - all purposefully chosen.

“The more I worked with models, the more I realised - they are not perfect. They also have spots, and cellulite - it’s just that it gets airbrushed. We’re basically being lied to 24/7.

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And that then shapes what we expect bodies to look like.

“With my own models and campaign images, I got photos sent to me where the photographer said things like ‘oh I still need to touch all that up’ - and I’d say no! This is exactly what I want - real women.”

Laura also donates 5% of all profits to mental health charities, to help boost mental health and wellness as much as possible.

“This was my first point, when pulling together my business plan. By the end of this year we hope to be able to donate £10,000. It’s great to be able to run a successful business, but I really wanted to do some good, and bring something good to people’s lives.”

She says she suffered from severe acne, at a really young age, which made her feel incredibly anxious. Laura studied Fashion Design at Bath Spa University, and jumped straight into an industry that capitalises on image, and what she feels are narrow definitions of beauty.

Shortly after deciding to leave her position in London, she decided to set up her company with a handful of skincare and self-care products. Within months of setting up her new venture, she had 10,000 orders in her inbox.

Her company quickly grew to employ 11 people, and companies like Urban Outfitters now stock her range.

“I would love to be able to sell worldwide.

I’d would be amazing to be able to sell to the US, and Australia. We started on TikTok four months ago and we got so many messages from people about this. I hope we’ll be able to do this in the future!”

To find out more about Laura, and her story, visit her website www.mallowsbeauty.co.uk.

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Flipping the camera around on our resident videography Eve as she prepares to film underwater at the Cross Bath. The scene in the open-air thermal bath was shot as part of our WITH Bath Spa campaign. Find it on our YouTube channel!

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Bath based chef and food writer, not to mention MasterChef 2014 winner, Ping Coombes hosted a virtual cook-along session for Bath Spa students back in March. Yum!

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Commercial Music student Sally Robinson has had her songs sent up to the International Space Station as part of her project A Sides | B Sides.

Listen to her songs and follow the project at https://sallyrobinsonmusic.cargo.site/

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There’s always an abundance of wildlife at our Newton Park campus and our Grounds team spotted this leveret (baby hare) sunbathing in the spring sunshine.

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A bit of quality time with dogs can help reduce stress and boost your mood. Our wellbeing dogs love visiting campus and brightening students’ and staff members’ days.

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The 2021 Degree Show at Locksbrook Campus in June showcased some incredible work from an incredible, resilient crop of graduating artists and designers.

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Student Wellbeing Services We are here to help. Student Wellbeing Services provides access to: • • • • • •

Accessibility and disability advice and guidance Mental health support and brief therapy General wellbeing advice Chaplaincy University Medical Service Report and Support

What to do in your first week?

• Register with the University medical service • If you’re unsure if your vaccinations are up to date (specifically measles, mumps and meningitis) make an appointment with the Medical Service.

• If you identify as disabled, neurodiverse or having a Specific Learning Difference including dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism spectrum, mental health or medical conditions, or sensory or mobility impairment, please get in touch with our Accessibility Advisors.

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“It is so important to look after your mental health as well as your physical health.”

“All students should have an equal opportunity to experience university.”

Student Wellbeing Services observes total confidentiality and will only disclose information to others at your request or if you have opted to give advance permission for the Universtiy to do so.

The only exceptions are if we believe you or another person to be at serious risk, if you have opted to give advance permission, or we are legally obliged to do so.

If you have any concerns regarding confidentiality, please speak to the Head of Student Wellbeing Services using the details in our ‘Get in touch’ section below.

Get in touch Visit The Hub and click on our Student Wellbeing tab for up to date information about all our services. studentwellbeing@bathspa.ac.uk 01225 876543 BSUWellbeing

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We are here 24/7 Text the free, anonymous 24/7 Crisis Textline for support across the UK All texts are answered by trained volunteers with support from experienced clinical supervisors.

Text SHOUT to 85258

ON THE LOOK OUT FOR NEW OPPORTUNITIES? We can assist with funding to help you get the most out of your time at Bath Spa - explore your creativity, buy equipment, travel abroad and more through our scholarships and bursaries.

Our own crowdfunding site, Launch Pad, is specifically for Bath Spa students. This is a fantastic way of raising money to support your projects; whether for your course, society or generally just getting that great idea off the ground!

For more information, drop us a line at daro@bathspa.ac.uk

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1-12 November 2021 Workfest is two weeks of events designed to connect students with industry, raise aspirations, improve employability skills and showcase employers. This is an ideal opportunity to explore your career options, meet employers, start networking or just browse with an open mind. It is open to all courses and year groups.

Autumn Workfest is based on the theme ‘Explore!’ Join us to explore your options, potential, different industries, potential career paths and more!

Events will be online and accessed digitally. Find events and book via: https://mycareer.bathspa.ac.uk/

Check out some of the events on offer: • CV’s, applications and cover letters • Explore the graduate labour market • Leadership in assessment centres and the workplace • Explore your business potential - Bath Sparks • Considering a career in Teaching?

Explore your options!

• Discover our mentoring scheme, MentorMe • Enterprise and freelancing workshops You’re welcome to attend all sessions as they will include information that is transferable to different industries and allow you to plan ahead for your future career progression.

Look out for Workfest+ An additional series of events running throughout the year, offering skills workshops, employer presentations, Q+As and more!

These events will help you explore different industries that you may be interested in, provide tips for improving your CV or interview technique and offer advice about how to secure work experience.

Keep an eye on our newsletter and social media channels for the latest events.

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Creativity, Enterprise, Talent Bath Spa Live presents the work of our creative students and staff. We connect local and regional audiences with the innovative work created here, and we enable our students to encounter professional practice and standards.

Bath Spa Live manages performance activities at a diverse range of venues and we work with professional and community partners to forge dynamic, creative relationships.

Visit www.bathspalive.com for tickets and further information.

@bathspalive

LOOKING FOR A PART-TIME JOB?

We’re here to help: • Support with looking for vacancies • Vacancies on and off campus updated daily on MyCareer • CV and cover letter checks • Help preparing for interviews • Make an appointment on MyCareer

www.bathspa.ac.uk/careers

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Go Global!

Semester Abroad Programme Did you know you could study abroad as part of your degree? Join our Go Global Advisor for a series of online information sessions which will cover everything you need to know about applying to study abroad!

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Thursday 11 November 2021 (12-1pm) Where can I study abroad for my subject?

Friday 10 December 2021 (12-1pm) What’s it really like? A student’s perspective Thursday 13 January 2022 (12-1pm) Funding and finance explained Can’t make these times? Come to one of our weekly virtual drop-in sessions, held on Wednesdays at 2-3pm (term time).

We look forward to speaking with you!

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