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University of Bath Library Research Services @uniofbathlibraryrs.bsky.social · Mar 28

The University of Bath Library Research Services is now on Bluesky! Follow us for the latest updates on Research Data Management, Open Access, Research Impact, and our Archives & Research Collection. Let's grow together and make your research bloom! 🌸

Photograph of Daffodils with cream leaves and orange centres. Taken on University of Bath campus.

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University of Bath Library Research Services @uniofbathlibraryrs.bsky.social · 16h

Want to find out if your research has been mentioned in a podcast? You can now track that in Altmetric.

www.altmetric.com/altmetric-ne...

Altmetric is now tracking podcasts as a new attention source

Podcasts in Altmetric: Discover real-world conversations shaping public understanding of research

www.altmetric.com

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University of Bath Library Research Services @uniofbathlibraryrs.bsky.social · 5d

We're excited to launch the Policy Impact Dashboard! Bath academics can now track where their research, their department's, or their centre’s work is cited in global policy.

Funded by the Research England Policy Support Fund and in partnership with Overton.

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

Introducing the Policy Impact Dashboard: Showcasing Bath’s Global Influence on Policy

The dashboard highlights the reach and significance of University of Bath research by tracking where it is cited in policy documents worldwide.

www.bath.ac.uk

University of Bath Library Research Services @uniofbathlibraryrs.bsky.social · 8d

The Library subscribes to Overton so finding out if your research is being cited in policy is only a click away

bath.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/44...

Overton @overton.io · 8d

What is a policy citation? And how can you use them?

In our latest article, we unpack what counts as a policy citation, how to find them and why you should be tracking them (especially if you’re a researcher).

Read more here: www.overton.io/blog/what-is...

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The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · 9d

October is #BlackHistoryMonth!

Join us as we celebrate with a series of exciting events under the theme 'Standing Firm in Power and Pride'. This year, we're thrilled to welcome guest speaker Cleo Lake for an inspiring conversation.

https://www.bath.ac.uk/announcements/black-history-month-2025/

Portrait of a Cleo Lake wearing a suit and patterned shirt, set against a black background.

University of Bath Library Research Services @uniofbathlibraryrs.bsky.social · 13d

Love fiction? Want to borrow some board games? Looking for a cosy place to sit? Come visit the Library's new Book Nook at the back of level two. Read, return, repeat and unwind. #readingforpleasure #fiction #boardgames

A cosy reading for pleasure area with lots of fiction and comfy armchairs

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Ben McLeish @culturebullet.com · 27d

Search by researcher in @altmetric.com

This new capability directly addresses a long-standing user request and provides a powerful, researcher-centric view of attention data.

Search and Analyze by Researcher

New: Search and Analyze by Researcher! We're excited to announce a major new feature: Search by Researcher , which allows you to go beyond individual...

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University of Bath Library Research Services @uniofbathlibraryrs.bsky.social · Sep 10

We’re delighted that, so far this year, University of Bath authors have published two #openaccess long-form works with UKRI funding! 🎉

doi.org/10.1007/978-...

doi.org/10.4324/9781...

If you're hoping to publish your UKRI-funded book or chapter open access, please see UKRI funding for monographs:

Library: Open Access: Paying for open access

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University of Bath Library Research Services @uniofbathlibraryrs.bsky.social · Sep 9

Bring out the best in your research with a focused data management plan! Check out the guidance and templates available at library.bath.ac.uk/research-dat...

#ResearchData #DMP

Library: Data Management Plans: Data Management Plans Home

Guidance on writing Data Management Plans

library.bath.ac.uk

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The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · Sep 4

Join us for a day of wonder, fun, and discovery in central Bristol!

Meet researchers from the University of Bath and the University of Bristol. Dive into hands-on activities, engaging games, and insightful short talks.

📅 Sat 27 Sept | 10am–4pm | Free, booking required.

www.futuresnight.co.uk.

Promotional poster for Researchers' Discovery Day, featuring enthusiastic attendees engaging in hands-on activities. The event is set for September 27th from 10am to 4pm with participants from the universities of Bath, Bristol, and Plymouth. The website for more details is www.futuresnight.co.uk.

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Overton @overton.io · Sep 3

We’re excited to announce the Overton 2025/26 grant opportunity!

Learn how your project could receive funding to explore, evaluate, or expand the use of policy data in research impact work.

A big thank you to STI-ENID for letting us launch this opportunity at their 2025 conference.

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GW4 Alliance @gw4alliance.bsky.social · Sep 3

Kicking off the Autumn term with double the opportunity! 🍂
We’re thrilled to be launching  two transformative programmes designed to spark collaboration, innovation, and connection across our community: @uniofbath.bsky.social, @bristoluni.bsky.social, @cardiffuni.bsky.social and @exeter.ac.uk

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University of Bath Library Research Services @uniofbathlibraryrs.bsky.social · Aug 12

puts kettle on.

Edinburgh Open Research @edopenresearch.bsky.social · Aug 12

If you're in Edinburgh, you'll be familiar with the post-fringe blues. What to do with all the free time?!

Well - how about grabbing a cuppa and signing up to Sheffield's online OpenFest? sheffield.ac.uk/openresearch...

OpenFest 2025

OpenFest 2025 will take place between 2nd-5th September 2025. View the programme and book your place:

sheffield.ac.uk

University of Bath Library Research Services @uniofbathlibraryrs.bsky.social · Aug 11

🚀 Thrilled to share that our paper "Navigating Environmental Trade-Offs in Evolving Small-Scale Wastewater Treatment Systems", co-authored by one of our librarians, made SSRN's Top Downloads list for the Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) eJournal! 👍

Read it here: ssrn.com/abstract=529...

Navigating Environmental Trade-Offs in Evolving Small-Scale Wastewater Treatment Systems

Small-scale wastewater treatment systems are increasingly adopted as decentralized sanitation solutions, particularly in regions lacking centralized infrastruct

ssrn.com

University of Bath Library Research Services @uniofbathlibraryrs.bsky.social · Aug 8

Interested in learning to use SciVal and Scopus more effectively? Elsevier have just launched their new webinar series for autumn

www.elsevier.com/hubs/emea-le...

EMEA Learning centre

Elsevier's learning centre features a calendar of upcoming live presentations and a library of on-demand webinars

www.elsevier.com

University of Bath Library Research Services @uniofbathlibraryrs.bsky.social · Aug 7

Want to know how to find evidence of impact for grant applications?

scientifyRESEARCH @scientifyresearch.org · Aug 6

Learn how to build real-world impact into your grant applications & align with policy priorities. Join us on 17 Sept at 15:00 CET for this insightful webinar hosted by #scientifyRESEARCH and @overton.io
Register now: www.scientifyresearch.org/event/succes...
#ResearchFunding #Overton

how do you demonstrate impact? success with research funding building impact into applications and understanding policy priorities free webinar overton scientifyRESEARCH

University of Bath Library Research Services @uniofbathlibraryrs.bsky.social · Aug 7

Possible changes for #REF2029??

* Contribution to Knowledge & Understanding may rise to 55% weighting
* PCE element likely to see reduced weighting
* Impact case studies expected to return to 2021-style format
* A new 4★+ rating for outputs is under consideration

Fiona McIntyre @fionamcintyre.bsky.social · Aug 6

Big news for the REF today: @chrisjparr.bsky.social reveals that the People, Culture and Environment weighting is set to be scaled back.

The REF team is also considering a new ‘4-star plus’ rating to reflect the “increasing quality of research”.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...

Research culture element of REF 2029 set to be shrunk - Research Professional News

New ‘4-star plus’ research rating also being considered by Research Excellence Framework team, briefings suggest

www.researchprofessionalnews.com

University of Bath Library Research Services @uniofbathlibraryrs.bsky.social · Aug 6

Huge congratulations to our colleague Junjie Shen, winner of the University of Bath Staff Award for Outstanding Commitment to Sustainability! Junjie has led our Green Libraries initiative and developed a Power BI dashboard to track energy use by the Library —now being adopted by other departments.

Junjie Shen holding a certificate and plant standing infront of a Climate Action banner and University of Bath banner. Behind is a view across the lake on the University of Bath campus.

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Lauri Donahue @lauridonahue.bsky.social · Mar 17

Cartoon: attempting to capture a wild Librarian using a trap baited with a badly organized bookshelf

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University of Bath Library Research Services @uniofbathlibraryrs.bsky.social · Aug 1

Did you know we hold the archive for the All England Women's Hockey Association!

www.bath.ac.uk/corporate-in...

To celebrate #NationalYorkshireDay, check out this programme from the historic match where Yorkshire faced off against New Zealand.

Programme for the I.F.W.H.A conference and Tours 1953. Print on whitish paper. Title reads Yorkshire v New Zealand, Wednesday 4th November 1953. Team names listed.

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Tom Gauld @tomgauld.bsky.social · Jul 27

My cartoon for this week’s Books pages in @theguardian.com

Image: A small, pretty English village. A girl with a bag on her shoulder runs towards a van on the other side of the village green. She says to herself "I've got to follow my heart and leave this sleepy village behind. A new life awaits on the open road, touring from town to town in a merry band of brilliant eccentrics!"

Title: “Rebecca runs away to join the travelling library”

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The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · Jul 24

For 60 years we've been proud to call Bath our home. Through our education, research and innovation, we boost skills, create jobs, widen opportunities and support inclusive growth in the city and beyond.

Find out more in this new report ⤵️

www.bath.ac.uk/campaigns/ou...

A celebratory graduation scene showing a group of people in caps and gowns. One person in the foreground is smiling and hugging another. The background is softly blurred to emphasize the joyful moment. Overlaid text reads: “UNIVERSITY OF BATH — How much does the University of Bath contribute to the city and the region? Here’s what Oxford Economics found when it looked at how the University drove skills, investment, jobs, innovation and growth in 2023/24.”

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Sara Rouhi @rouhiroo.bsky.social · Jul 22

#metascience2025 crowd, great opportunity!

Altmetric @altmetric.com · Jul 22

If you're a researcher from an institution that didn't have the good taste to subscribe to Altmetric, and you have a research project in the scientometric area for which our data could be useful, apply here for free access to our data: www.digital-science.com/blog/2025/07...

Introducing SRAD - Digital Science

Discover SRAD, Digital Science’s new program launched in July 2025, designed to streamline research analytics, offer real‑time data insights, and empower scientists to drive innovation across the open...

www.digital-science.com

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University of Bath Library Research Services @uniofbathlibraryrs.bsky.social · Jul 15

Congratulations to all our students who are graduating this week. Significantly less material in trousers and fewer hats these days than in this photo from the Archives.

Students with their families and staff from the School of Physics, July 1975.

group of graduating students and families posed in a group on the University of Bath campus. Black and white photo. 1970s fashions.

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Anna Hughes @anna-r-hughes.bsky.social · Jul 15

Join @jisc.bsky.social online next week to explore how organisations can deepen collaboration to tackle shared challenges in #OpenAccess

We have an exciting panel of speakers lined up for you!

🌐 Strengthening through collaboration
📅 21 July 2025 | 10:00–12:00 BST
🔗 www.jisc.ac.uk/events/stren...

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Anna Hughes @anna-r-hughes.bsky.social · Jul 2

Join @cbthomson.bsky.social @helenclare.bsky.social on 9 July 11-12 BST 🌐

Explore how stories can be a really powerful & effective way of engaging people outside of research communities with the outputs & processes of research!

Find out more and register 👇

research.jiscinvolve.org/wp/events/

A group of people seated around a table in a meeting or discussion setting. The background includes large windows with an abstract design. On the left is an orange square with 'Jisc' written in white font. On the right there is a magenta section with white text Digital research community group

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