The University of Bath’s status as a leading centre for cutting-edge research was boosted this week as it joined a new innovative digital health hub while also receiving around £25m to train a new generation of scientists, mathematicians and engineers. The digital health hub, made up of a consortium of universities from across the...
Nearly a third of tourists visiting Bath and the West of England have been influenced by seeing the region on screen in shows such as Bridgerton, according to new research. Visit West, the region’s destination marketing organisation, said 30% of visitors were attracted by films or shows shot locally. This reflects the increasing value of...
Individuals inspired to start a business or already on their entrepreneurial journey can discover and share insights at the University of Bath’s third annual Enterprise Day. The event next Wednesday, 20 March, will bring together business leaders, academic experts and student entrepreneurs to share ideas and celebrate innovation and start-up successes. Enterprise Day is...
The SETsquared Partnership, the pioneering tech incubator backed by the University of Bath, has been named as the UK’s leading start-up hub and third best in Europe. No stranger to awards – it has been ranked best in the world by the University Business Incubator (UBI) Index three times – SETsquared has been given...
The Bath-based landscape architects working on the design of a new major housing development on Bristol’s outskirts have welcomed a revised masterplan for the area. Grant Associates has drawn up the overall landscape strategy for the Brabazon neighbourhood on the former Filton Airfield site, pictured left and below, the birthplace of Concorde and supersonic...
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Bath-based charity Rainforest Concern, which has helped to protect more than 5m acres of rainforest around the world, is marking its 30th anniversary with a special event in the city. Staged in partnership with the Royal Geographical Society, the event at the Holburne Museum is next Thursday, 21 March – which is UN International...
A Bath-based specialist business has added a second hotel in the city to its portfolio, describing the move as making it “custodian of an iconic establishment”. Hospitality management group Providence Hotels has taken on Grade I listed The Kennard boutique guesthouse on Henrietta Street through a lease agreement. The hotel, pictured, built in 1794...
A not-for-profit organisation that has recycled and redistributed thousands of laptops and other devices to the community free of charge is set to make an even bigger impact following the appointment of a new CEO. Wiltshire Digital Drive was set up during the 2020 lockdown to help combat the negative effect of school closures...
Bath businesses will be able to find out how to create a happy workplace at a special event hosted in the city by the legal and financial planning firm Mogers Drewett. The event takes place at the Abbey Hotel on North Parade next Wednesday, 20 March – which has been designated International Day of...
