The International Office
News
Profile - Bath University Global Group (BUGG)
The Global Group is a free support group run with the intention of making it easier for international students to settle in to life at Bath...more>>
News from the International Student Representative on the Students' Union Council
Do you feel dissatisfied with the way things are run in University and want something done about?...more>>
A Message from the Student Community Partnership
Bath is a fairly small city so when you become part of the University that means being part of the local community also, especially for those who live off campus in privately rented accommodation...more>>
Chance to Win Major British Council
Award
If you are an international student enjoying life in the UK at the
University of Bath you are eligible to enter a prestigious award
and win £2,000 in
prize money plus an all-expenses paid trip to London for a two-day
celebration!...more>>
How can we improve the experience of non-UK students within the Students Union?...more>>
The Embassy of the State of Kuwait is offering 6 male students from UK universities the chance to visit Kuwait between 16 and 23 December 2008...more>>
University welcomes its international scholars
More than 100 international students attended a scholars’ reception held at the Assembly Rooms on 28 October hosted by Pro-Vice Chancellor Professor Jane Millar...more>>
The International Office has booked an extra room on campus to be used as a prayer room...more>>
Halal meat provision on campus
Halal meat is now available for purchase from the Students’ Union outlets...more>>
A night of dazzling colours and delightful flavours, bringing together citizens and students from across the globe...more>>
International Student Barometer: Autumn Wave 2008
PLEASE GIVE US 12 MINUTES OF YOUR TIME....AND MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE!...more>>
As the autumn term started, the University of Bath was flooded with new students from around the globe...more>>
All students applying to extend their visa from November 2008 will need to provide biometric evidence for the issueing of an ID card...more>>
Is your partner here with you in the UK?
The International Office Partners' Group is having a free welcome lunch,
Tuesday 14th October, Esther Parkin Residence (in front of Eastwood residences),
12:00...more>>
Post Study Work scheme workshops
Are you about to graduate or have you recently graduated? Do you want to extend your stay in the UK to work?...more>>
Does your visa expire in October 2008?
If your student visa / leave to enter or remain in the UK will expire in October 2008, and you would like the International Office to help you apply for an extension, you must attend a visa extension workshop...more>>
Applications for student visa extensions this Autumn
...if you are making a postal application this September or October, please expect delays in getting you passport back from the Home Office...more>>
Preparations for international student orientation
It is getting very busy here in the International Office...more>>
Opportunities to get involved and improve your CV!
The University of Bath's Volunteer Centre needs international students from a variety of cultures to support them with this local project!!...more>>
Blog updates from Bath students abroad
Find out about the experiences of two Bath students in Thailand and China...more>>>
It was an early start as students from Bath woke to a beautiful day of sunshine in preparation for the International Office trip to Brighton... more>>>
Temporary Closure of the International Student Advisory Service
Due to alternative staff commitments I am afraid we will have to close the drop-in advice service for one week commencing Monday 28 July. Full drop-in advice service will resume on Monday 4 August at 1pm...more>>>
Pre-Departure Briefings Well Under Way
It is that time of year again when staff from the International Office visit a number of countries to meet students preparing to set off for Bath. Andy Howman, Head of the International Office, has recently returned from Thailand and Japan...more>>
Thoughts from our English Teacher in Thailand
Steve is studying an undergraduate degree in Psychology at the University of Bath.
He was selected by the International Office to travel to northern Thailand this summer to teach English to Burmese refugees...more>>
Two new scholarship schemes available for students from the USA and countries in Africa
We have recently launched two new scholarship schemes for students applying for postgraduate taught courses at Bath for 2008 entry. The USA Alumni Fund scholarship is aimed at graduates from the USA, and the Steve Huckvale scholarships are aimed at students from Africa. Find out more about country scholarship schemes on offer at Bath.
Cornwall Weekend Trip 2008
During the last weekend of April, a group of excited and tired international students left the University bus stop at 7am to embark on the long journey to the beautiful coast of Cornwall...more>>>
Islamic Awareness Days
The first week of March 2008 saw the biggest ever event held by the Bath University Islamic Society. The theme was titled ‘To Know Each Other’... more>>>
New International Office Structure
The International Office is now responsible for the recruitment and support of an international student community of 2500 students from more than 100 different countries. To ensure the leadership and strategic insight necessary to develop a cohesive and effective international student support service, a new post of International Student Support Manager has been created that will keep Bath among the top institutions in the UK for such provision...more »
Thai Alumni Reunion
The theme was 'Take a Bath' and in the spirit of the evening everyone brought along a bath-related item...more »
Thai Samaggi Games 2008
On Sunday 24th February from 9am to 7pm, the Samaggi Samagom held their Samaggi Games, the annual sports competition for Thai Students in the United Kingdom, at Founders Sport hall and Sport Training Village, University of Bath...more »
Global Languages Cafe
Do you speak another language? Or would you like to practise your skills in a foreign language? On Thursday February 7th language enthusiasts from the University gathered for coffee, tea and biscuits in the Level 1 Café for the Global Languages Café which was sponsored by the International Office. Twenty-five languages were on offer, each language decorated with a beautiful pot of flowers... more »
International Student's Christmas Party
On Tuesday 11 December the International Office held an International Students’ Christmas Party in the Claverton Rooms. The event was run by our excellent team of student helpers, and even Santa made an appearance. more »
Mayors Civic Reception at the Roman Baths
The 780th Mayor of Bath, Councillor Mrs Sharon Ball, welcomed 300 students from all over the world to a drinks reception in the Pump Room on Tuesday 27th November. Students from University of Bath, Bath Spa University and City of Bath College were able to enjoy snacks and a glass of wine or fruit juice while conversing below chandeliers in stunning surroundings... more »
New Innovative Programmes at PG and UG for Entry 2008
The University of Bath is delighted to offer two new programmes which will commence in September 2008 to continue our tradition to offer innovative programmes relevant to the 21st century... more »
Bath's international feast
Students from the University of Bath joined in with the local community last Saturday to put on one of the most successful Bath International Evenings since it started, 17 years ago... more »
Induction Events 2007
Yet another busy and exciting international induction week is over for this year in the International Office. We had two induction programmes this year, the First Steps Programme and the Big Bath Welcome... more »
International Seminar held in July
The first seminar on the Internationalisation of Higher Education was held on the 4th of July 2007 at the University of Bath. more »
Strengthening links with Shandong University
The International Office was delighted to help organise a visit from the President of Shandong University, our partner institution in China. For details of the visit and our collaboration with Shandong University please follow the link below:
http://www.bath.ac.uk/news/2007/7/25/shandong.html
Interested in Latin America? Join BATLAM!
A new venue for Latin Americanists, Latin Americans and all those with an interest in Latin America has been established at the University of Bath...more »
Bath international students win major British Council awards
University of Bath international students Yuewen Wu and Qing Zhang, from China, have both been highly commended in a major national awards programme...more »
New International Graduates Scheme
On 1st May 2007, the government announced a new scheme for international graduates...more »