University of Bath Library Research Services
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Offering expert guidance on Archives & Research Collections, Open Access, Research Data Management and Research Impact.
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We are lucky to be based in one of the UK's most beautiful cities. #BathUK #UniofBath
November 13, 2025 at 10:28 AM
We are lucky to be based in one of the UK's most beautiful cities. #BathUK #UniofBath
Only a few days left to vote in the Library's Name the Trolley competition. Find it by the exit gates on Level Two.
October 24, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Only a few days left to vote in the Library's Name the Trolley competition. Find it by the exit gates on Level Two.
Want help with your Bath research journey? Library Research Services will be running workshops this semester on research data management, alternative format theses, managing digital identities and strategies to increase citations. For more info, visit library.bath.ac.uk/trainingeven....
#uniofbath
#uniofbath
Library: Library Training Events: Events for researchers
Sign up here to Library training events
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October 20, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Want help with your Bath research journey? Library Research Services will be running workshops this semester on research data management, alternative format theses, managing digital identities and strategies to increase citations. For more info, visit library.bath.ac.uk/trainingeven....
#uniofbath
#uniofbath
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Cambridge University Press report calls for “fewer, higher-quality papers” as libraries face “disproportionate rising costs”
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-o...
“a timely reminder that academic publishing is dependent upon the financial state of academia itself” @eve.gd
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-o...
“a timely reminder that academic publishing is dependent upon the financial state of academia itself” @eve.gd
Unchecked growth in publishing ‘threatens economic model’ - Research Professional News
Cambridge University Press report calls for “fewer, higher-quality papers” as libraries face “disproportionate rising costs”
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
October 16, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Cambridge University Press report calls for “fewer, higher-quality papers” as libraries face “disproportionate rising costs”
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-o...
“a timely reminder that academic publishing is dependent upon the financial state of academia itself” @eve.gd
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-o...
“a timely reminder that academic publishing is dependent upon the financial state of academia itself” @eve.gd
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We're counting down to #GreenLibraries Week! Here's your chance to plan & promote your climate-facing, green activities to your community and have a great Green Libraries Week and half-term. Add your activities to our interactive map of 'greenspiration'!
www.cilip.org.uk/page/GreenLi...
www.cilip.org.uk/page/GreenLi...
October 16, 2025 at 9:45 AM
We're counting down to #GreenLibraries Week! Here's your chance to plan & promote your climate-facing, green activities to your community and have a great Green Libraries Week and half-term. Add your activities to our interactive map of 'greenspiration'!
www.cilip.org.uk/page/GreenLi...
www.cilip.org.uk/page/GreenLi...
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...
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
October 15, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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...
www.altmetric.com/altmetric-ne...
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...
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
October 10, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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...
Funded by the Research England Policy Support Fund and in partnership with Overton.
www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...
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...
bath.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/44...
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...
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...
October 7, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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...
bath.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/44...
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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/
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/
October 6, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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/
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/
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
October 2, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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
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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.
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...
updates.altmetric.com
September 18, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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.
This new capability directly addresses a long-standing user request and provides a powerful, researcher-centric view of attention data.
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:
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
Library: Open Access: Paying for open access
library.bath.ac.uk
September 10, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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:
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:
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
#ResearchData #DMP
Library: Data Management Plans: Data Management Plans Home
Guidance on writing Data Management Plans
library.bath.ac.uk
September 9, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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
#ResearchData #DMP
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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.
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.
September 4, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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.
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.
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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.
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.
September 3, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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.
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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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
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
September 3, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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
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
puts kettle on.
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...
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
August 12, 2025 at 3:43 PM
puts kettle on.
🚀 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...
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
August 11, 2025 at 1:53 PM
🚀 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...
Read it here: ssrn.com/abstract=529...
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...
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
August 8, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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...
www.elsevier.com/hubs/emea-le...
Want to know how to find evidence of impact for grant applications?
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
Register now: www.scientifyresearch.org/event/succes...
#ResearchFunding #Overton
August 7, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Want to know how to find evidence of impact for grant applications?
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
* 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
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...
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
August 7, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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
* 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
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.
August 6, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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.
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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.
www.bath.ac.uk/corporate-in...
To celebrate #NationalYorkshireDay, check out this programme from the historic match where Yorkshire faced off against New Zealand.
August 1, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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.
www.bath.ac.uk/corporate-in...
To celebrate #NationalYorkshireDay, check out this programme from the historic match where Yorkshire faced off against New Zealand.
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My cartoon for this week’s Books pages in @theguardian.com
July 27, 2025 at 11:31 AM
My cartoon for this week’s Books pages in @theguardian.com