Public lecture podcasts

According to The Rivers Trust’s State of Our Rivers 2024 report, just 15% of England's river stretches achieved good ecological health and none are in good overall status. Failures can be attributed to multiple sources, including agriculture and rural land management activities, treated and untreated sewage discharge, and urbanisation and transport pollutants. Mark Lloyd (CEO, The Rivers Trust) and Helen Wakeham (Director of Water, Environment Agency) discuss what needs to be done to tackle the problems and restore our waterways to health. How can we address monitoring and policy gaps, and how do we make sure that the solutions and policies put in place are fit for the future as new threats emerge? Chaired by Dame Fiona Reynolds. This University of Bath IPR event took place on 19 March 2025.

In the University of Bath's A Place for Possible podcast, you can hear current undergraduate and postgraduate students share their experiences of studying at Bath. In episode 1, our students talk about their experiences of living in Bath and the different kinds of accommodation on offer. Read a full transcript of the episode at https://www.bath.ac.uk/corporate-information/a-place-for-possible-podcast-episode-1-transcript/

Join Katherine Bright, Placement Officer for the Faculty of Science at the University of Bath, to discuss Top Tips for Interviews. In this episode, Katherine is joined by Jo Rouse from the careers service. For more information on going on placement, please contact your Placement Officer or email fac-sci-placements@bath.ac.uk

Join Katherine Bright, Placement Officer for the Faculty of Science at the University of Bath, to discuss the Benefits of going on a 12 month industrial placement. In this episode, Katherine is joined by Jonny Hodgson, plus interviews with students who have returned from their placement, and several employers who regularly host our science students. For more information on going on placement, please contact your Placement Officer or email fac-sci-placements@bath.ac.uk

Join Katherine Bright, Placement Officer for the Faculty of Science at the University of Bath, to discuss the common mistakes students make when applying for placement. In this episode, Katherine is joined by Jo Rouse, careers consultant for the Faculty of Science, and Shyan, a physics student who has recently returned from his own placement. For more information on going on placement, please contact your Placement Officer or email fac-sci-placements@bath.ac.uk

In this discussion, Jonathan White, a Professor of Politics at the London School of Economics, delves into pivotal themes surrounding democracy and our perception of the future. He examines how historical perspectives shape modern politics and the dangers of fatalism when societies feel future options are limited. White highlights the balance between urgency in campaigning and the necessity for long-term vision, while also addressing how concentrated power can lead democracies astray. The importance of imaginative politics over mere calculations is emphasized, suggesting a need for renewed citizen engagement.

University of Bath Vice-Chancellor, Professor Phil Taylor, introduces the State of Disappearance exhibition.

Realm of Words by University of Bath

Collapse of Consciousness by University of Bath

The Void by University of Bath