Sophie Madison
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South Asian Heritage Month 2025
South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM) is an initiative by the Britain-based South Asian Heritage Trust, and first took place in 2020. This month aims to “commemorate, mark and celebrate South Asian cultures, histories, and communities”. SAHM runs annually from 18...
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Supporting Neurodiversity – five ways digital accessibility can help
For Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025, Josh Lim (Digital Accessibility Leader) shares five ways to support neurodivergent readers by making your outputs more digitally accessible. Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025 is happening around the world this week (17th -23rd March 2025) and...
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The voices of all (Ngā reo o te katoa) in New Zealand
Guest blog by Kate Robinson, University Librarian: It’s not often that I attend a conference where so much attention is given to celebrating the culture and voices of all, but the 44th International Association of University Libraries in Auckland did...
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Disability history month: Staff training review for neurodivergent inclusivity
Guest blog by Debra Parsons, Learning & Organisational Development Manager: Earlier this autumn, I was presented with the opportunity to deliver a short learning session, inviting feedback from our neurodivergent colleagues on our workshop delivery practices. The aim was to...
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Marking the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
10 December concluded the annual international campaign, 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Read the blog posted by Student Support to mark the day here: Marking the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence | #NeverOK Content warning –...
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International Malala Day
July 12 has been designated International Malala Day by the United Nations. This marks the date in 2013 that then 16-year-old Malala Yousafzai delivered a rousing speech at the UN headquarters focussing on access to education for women and girls...
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Carer’s Week
Here at the University we recognise the hard work of those who have caring responsibilities. For students we have the Student Retention Team in Student Support, who provide advice and guidance before students arrive and during their studies, and ensure...
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Global Day of Parents 2024
Here at the University we recognise the importance of supporting our staff who are also parents through policy and procedure, to ensure an consistent experience for all. Examples include the implementation of the Bath Hybrid Model on a long-term basis....
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Women's Health Week: Guest blog by Dr Elena Seminati (Department for Health)
Curiosity, social life and ‘me time’. These are some of the things that you will read about in this blog for the Women's Health Week. I thought it was useful to share 7 good-practice hints that I consider useful, and...
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International Staff Network launch event
The International Staff Network is a new group, developed to connect international colleagues for networking opportunities and to help new staff find their footing here at the University of Bath. We are planning the first relaxed introductory meeting on 23...