University of Bath remains one of the top 10 places in the world to study sport-related subjects

The University of Bath has been named one of the top 10 places in the world to study sport-related subjects, for the fourth consecutive year. The results were revealed in the 2024 edition of the QS World University Rankings by Subject, published by global higher education analyst QS Quacquarelli Symonds. In the overall QS World University Rankings, Bath is ranked as one of the world’s top 150 universities and in the top 100 in their...

10 April 2024

Paris 2024 nomination times achieved as University of Bath swimmers win 11 medals at Aquatics GB Championships and Trials

Olympic Champion Tom Dean and Paralympian Suzanna Hext both recorded Paris 2024 nomination times when University of Bath-based swimmers contested the Speedo Aquatics GB Swimming Championships in London. University of Bath Swimming Club’s Ben Proud also booked his place at a third Olympic Games in fine style, while Tokyo gold-medallist Anna Hopkin is heading to her second after a double title success for the Bath alumna. There were also gold medals for Team Bath Dual...

08 April 2024

Strong second-half showing provides positives in defeat for Team Bath Netball against Leeds Rhinos

A strong second-half performance gave Team Bath Netball plenty of positives to build on despite slipping to a Super League home defeat against Leeds Rhinos. The visitors flew out of the blocks and led 10-3 after five minutes before stretching their lead to 39-24 at half-time. However, cheered on by a 1,300-strong crowd at the Team Bath Arena, the Blue & Gold kept battling and were much improved right across the court during the third...

05 April 2024

Four tries apiece but Bath again suffer semi-final heartbreak as Exeter battle through to BUCS National Championship trophy decider

The University of Bath men’s 1st XV produced a magnificent performance against BUCS Super Rugby champions Exeter but suffered National Championship semi-final heartbreak for the fifth time in seven seasons after slipping to a 40-27 away defeat. The Bath Building Society-sponsored visitors put up a tremendous fight and were right in the contest at half-time, only trailing 20-17, but they were always chasing the game in the second period as the boot of Charlie McCaig...

04 April 2024

Legendary names returning to Team Bath Arena as Blue & Gold host back-to-back Super League matches

Team Bath Netball will be looking for a positive response to successive away defeats when they play back-to-back Super League home matches on the next two Fridays. Improving Leeds Rhinos are the first visitors to the Team Bath Arena on Friday 5th April (7.30pm centre-pass) and their squad includes England icon Geva Mentor, who was a key figure in Team Bath’s first Super League title success during the inaugural 2005-05 season. Another member of that...

02 April 2024

Brilliant Bath defeat Durham to set up BUCS National Champs semi-final with South West rivals Exeter

A storming second half saw the University of Bath men's 1st XV defeat Durham to reach the BUCS National Championships semi-finals for another year. The Bath Building Society sponsored visitors trailed 18-12 at half time but were superb in the second period as they secured a 33-23 success. Bath, who are also supported by Rengen, will now visit South West rivals and BUCS Super Rugby league champions Exeter in the semi-finals on Wednesday 3rd April...

27 March 2024

Paris 2024 places up for grabs as University of Bath-based swimmers head to London for crunch Aquatics GB Swimming Championships

Places in the Team GB squad for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games will be on the line when 42 University of Bath-based swimmers compete in the 2024 Aquatics GB Swimming Championships from 2-7 April. Competition will be fierce in the London Aquatics Centre as swimmers seek not only a place on the podium but also a consideration time for this summer’s Games, with both individual and relay spots up for grabs. Reigning Olympic Champion Tom...

27 March 2024

University of Bath women’s rugby club delighted as sporting scholar Jenny Hesketh wins first senior Wales cap in Six Nations opener

University of Bath sporting scholar Jenny Hesketh became the latest student to make her senior international rugby debut this season when she started for Wales in their Guinness Women’s Six Nations opener against Scotland. The Sports Management and Coaching student, who is supported by a Trendell Sports Scholarship, played the full 80 minutes at full-back as Wales narrowly lost 20-18, only being denied a draw by a last-minute missed conversion. Hesketh, who plays her club...

25 March 2024

University of Bath-based British Bobsleigh and Skeleton Association celebrating golden World Cup double

Matt Weston added Overall World Cup gold to his previous World and European Championship title successes as University of Bath-based British Bobsleigh and Skeleton Association athletes concluded another impressive season. Corie Mapp matched Weston’s achievement in the Para Bobsleigh competition as silver and bronze in the last two races of the season in La Plagne secured Overall World Cup gold for the second time in his remarkable career. Weston joins Kristan Bromley, Shelley Rudman and...

24 March 2024

Final scoreline does not reflect competitive match as Team Bath Netball are defeated at Surrey Storm

Team Bath Netball were beaten 60-44 at Surrey Storm on Saturday but the final scoreline does not reflect how closely fought the Super League match was for most of the evening. The Blue & Gold deservedly held a 15-14 advantage after the first quarter and the lead continued to change hands during the next two quarters of a competitive contest. Excellent defending from Jayda Pechova and Tash Pavelin, who recorded five interceptions and eight deflections...

23 March 2024