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University of Bath News & Media @uniofbathnews.bsky.social · 6d

Young people in England’s most disadvantaged areas are feeling more hopeful about their future study and work prospects, researchers from the University of Bath Institute of Policy Research say @uniofbath.bsky.social @mattdickson.bsky.social @uniofbathipr.bsky.social tinyurl.com/4uhwncdp

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University of Bath News & Media @uniofbathnews.bsky.social · 7d

Our researchers have designed a molecule that prevents the clumping and build-up of Alpha-synuclein, a protein linked to Parkinson’s disease and other dementias. The team hopes that in the future this could lead to a treatment that slows the progression of the disease. www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

Bath scientists design peptide ‘switch’ that keeps Parkinson’s protein in its healthy form

Researchers have engineered a molecule that prevents the clumping and build-up of Alpha-synuclein, a protein linked to Parkinson’s disease and other dementias.

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University of Bath News & Media @uniofbathnews.bsky.social · 8d

Why is the UK introducing a chickenpox vaccine in January? Is the combined vaccine as safe as separate ones? Medicine safety expert Dr Helen McDonald writes in The Conversation. theconversation.com/chickenpox-w...

Chickenpox: why the UK has approved the MMRV vaccine in under-fours but the US is preparing to restrict it

In England, there are around 4,500 hospital admissions a year due to chickenpox.

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University of Bath News & Media @uniofbathnews.bsky.social · 12d

An end to cycle lane wars? Dr Joanna Syrda suggests ways to overcome opposition to green transport initiatives in this article for The Conversation tinyurl.com/4hmtk9wy @syrda.bsky.social @uniofbath.bsky.social #environment #politics #cycling #sustainability

The more in favour of welfare you are, the more likely you are to support cycle lanes

Findings show that the most political people have the strongest views on green transport infrastructure, potentially skewing the debate.

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University of Bath News & Media @uniofbathnews.bsky.social · 14d

Joni Wildman (Life Sciences) writes in The Conversation about the deadly fungi that's spreading throughout hospitals in Europe. theconversation.com/deadly-drug-...

Deadly drug-resistant fungus spreading rapidly through European hospitals

Health authorities race to contain fungus that survives routine disinfection.

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University of Bath News & Media @uniofbathnews.bsky.social · 19d

We've been named Sport University of the Year in the Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide!

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Bath wins Sport University of the Year 2026 in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide

The University of Bath is named The Times and The Sunday Times Sport University of the Year 2026, climbing from 8th to 7th place in the academic rankings.

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University of Bath News & Media @uniofbathnews.bsky.social · 29d

PhD student Peter Berthelemy explains how sun dogs and rainbows might be visible on other planets too. 🌈 theconversation.com/sun-dogs-rai...

Sun dogs, rainbows and glories are celestial wonders – and they may appear in alien skies too

How researchers are working what out the incredible optical phenomena in Earth’s skies can tell us about other planets.

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University of Bath News & Media @uniofbathnews.bsky.social · Sep 8

Scientists at Bath have identified how faulty genes involved in DNA repair could cause Motor Neurone Disease (ALS), highlighting potential new routes that could be explored to treat the disease. www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

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University of Bath News & Media @uniofbathnews.bsky.social · Sep 4

Meat is macho: masculinity concepts are obstructing green initiatives to cut meat consumption - Dr Annayah Prosser explains all in this video tinyurl.com/3pzwf8z8. And read about her research here tinyurl.com/admfj8eb @annayahprosser.bsky.social #sustainability #masculinity @uniofbath.bsky.social

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University of Bath News & Media @uniofbathnews.bsky.social · Sep 2

Researchers at Bath have developed a simple brainwave test which detects signs of memory impairment linked to Alzheimer’s disease years before clinical diagnosis is typically possible. www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

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University of Bath News & Media @uniofbathnews.bsky.social · Aug 22

No longer the lone-wolf keyboard warriors, conspiracy theorists are getting organised and attracted by communities and groups to reinforce their beliefs and take action. Dr Tim Hill explains all in this article for @uk.theconversation.com #conspiracy tinyurl.com/4s67rr4u @uniofbath.bsky.social

Why people embrace conspiracy theories: it’s about community, not gullibility

Far from being isolated outsiders, conspiracy theorists enjoy thriving communities that recruit and organise activism.

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University of Bath News & Media @uniofbathnews.bsky.social · Aug 14

Read new @uniofbath.bsky.social research into how family ostracism - being ignored or excluded by your own family - can significantly impair leadership effectiveness and affect their employees tinyurl.com/yfcexpa9 #work #stress #management

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University of Bath News & Media @uniofbathnews.bsky.social · Aug 7

New data shows University of Bath graduates have some of the best employment prospects in the UK.

www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

Bath Graduates excel in latest Graduate Outcomes Survey

University of Bath ranked 6th in UK for High-Skilled Employment. For the 2022/23 graduating cohort, 89% secured high-skilled employment.

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University of Bath News & Media @uniofbathnews.bsky.social · Aug 5

Researchers have developed a new technology that is a step towards making injections a thing of the past for patients taking cancer immunotherapy treatments, protein hormones or weight management drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic. www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

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University of Bath News & Media @uniofbathnews.bsky.social · Aug 5

University of Bath leads world’s largest growth and maturation study in elite football.

Our findings suggest a significant selection bias toward early maturing players, which may lead to missed opportunities for talented but later-developing athletes.

www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

University of Bath News & Media @uniofbathnews.bsky.social · Aug 4

Dr Ioannis Costas Batlle from our Department of Education explains in @theconversation.com how children learn informally through their hobbies, like skateboarding and painting during the school holidays.

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School’s out – but as young people paint, skateboard and play with their friends, they’re still learning

Most of the learning we do is informal.

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University of Bath News & Media @uniofbathnews.bsky.social · Jul 30

Read more here: www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

Too many male animals in zoos could hamper conservation of endangered species, warn scientists

Scientists have found that factors including mating systems and brood size could predict the ratio of males to females for animals bred in captivity.

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University of Bath News & Media @uniofbathnews.bsky.social · Jul 30

A new study by the Milner Centre for Evolution warns that "too many" male animals in zoos could hamper the conservation of endangered species. #biodiversity #evolution #conservation

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University of Bath News & Media @uniofbathnews.bsky.social · Jul 29

A five-year study reveals that conspiracy theorists aren't just isolated keyboard warriors. Social and emotional connection is drawing diverse people in to a welcoming and participatory culture shows research from our School of Management and Trinity College Dublin.
www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

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University of Bath News & Media @uniofbathnews.bsky.social · Jul 24

The University of Bath generates over a half a billion pounds annually for the local economy and supports over 7,000 jobs - read the new Oxford Economics assessment tinyurl.com/32d552f3 of the social and economic value the university brings @uniofbath.bsky.social @uniofbathpeu.bsky.social

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University of Bath News & Media @uniofbathnews.bsky.social · Jul 18

University of Bath to receive £4.35m from Global Talent Fund to attract world-leading researchers.

www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

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University of Bath News & Media @uniofbathnews.bsky.social · Jul 11

Get your home life in order to thrive at work and impress your colleagues - here's an intriguing angle on work-life balance from Professor Yasin Rofcanin in The Conversation @uk.theconversation.com tinyurl.com/2dnkxvaf @uniofbath.bsky.social #work #wellbeing #productivity

Tackling the chaos at home might be the secret to a more successful work life

Recent research shows it can help with creativity and confidence.

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University of Bath News & Media @uniofbathnews.bsky.social · Jul 9

State Pension age rises are forcing later retirements but younger workers are failing to adjust

New research from Dr Ricky Kanabar from our Department of Social & Policy Sciences

www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

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University of Bath News & Media @uniofbathnews.bsky.social · Jun 30

Join us on Friday 1st August for a free public lecture by naturalist, broadcaster and environmental campaigner Chris Packham, who'll be talking about how evolution shapes the world. Make sure you book your tickets early! #MilnerCentreforEvolution www.bath.ac.uk/events/an-ev...

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University of Bath News & Media @uniofbathnews.bsky.social · Jun 26

Higher #IQ is linked to more accurate probability forecasting - which is central to good decision-making. New research by Prof Chris Dawson from our School of Management highlights why people with a lower IQ may do worse in life outcomes.
www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

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