Student Services
News Archive
2009
September 09
Police registration session
Register with the police on campus if your visa states this is relevant for you.
Careers workshops for international students
You may wish to attend any of the workshops run by the Careers Advisory Service, but a series of workshops specifically designed for international students is now available.
Document Review sessions - reminder
Ensure that you attend one of these sessions to allow you to register.Arrival guide now available
Download and print your arrival guide now!
Powerpoint slides for visa extension workshop
Attendance at a workshop is essential if you wish to use our checking service, but slides are available here for your reference.
Your Tier 4 visa and Bath - guidance for new students
Find out more about what the Points Based System means for you at Bath.
August 09
Tier 1 Post Study Work Scheme (PSWS) Workshops
Are you about to graduate or have yourecently graduated? Do you want to extend your stay in the UK to work?
Does your student visa expire in October 2009?
If your student visa will expire in October 2009, and you would like the International Office to help you apply for an extension, you must attend a visa extension workshop.
Swine flu update
We understand that many international students and their families will have seen reports in the media about cases of swine flu both globally and in the UK.
July 09
Dominic Povey (Mechanical Engineering), one of seven University of Bath students to be selected for the programme, reports back from his 3 weeks in China.
June 09
Thanks to all of you who completed the International Student Barometer Survey this summer.
May 09
International Office Weekend Away to North Wales
It was a great way to sea the best of British sites and to meet friends from around the world.
Tier 1 Post Study Work Scheme (PSWS) Workshops, May-August 2009
Are you about to graduate or have you recently graduated? Do you want to extend your stay in the UK to work?..
Burmese refugee Fundraising – a huge thank-you and a final plea!
Recent events have raised £2548.40 (and there’s still a few contributions to collect) for refugee education in Thailand.
April 09
The International Student Awards 2009 were held on a particularly sunny evening on Wednesday 22 April in London. Two Bath students.
Fundraising for Burmese refugees
Steve Gomersall and an intrepid group of fellow volunteers have recently undertaken several fundraising activities.
March 09
Points-Based System goes live 31 March
Key messages for students.
7 Bath students en route to China
Seven students from the University of Bath were selected to take part in the Study China Programme Easter 2009.
Amity mentor programme expanded for semester 2 exchange students
The Amity Mentor programmes connects new international students with British students when they first arrive at Bath.
Weekend with the Radstock and Midsomer Norton Rotary Club
This year's Rotary Weekend took place from Friday 6 to Sunday 8 March 2009. 14 students left the campus by minibus on Friday evening and set off for the nearby town of Radstock.
Bath students shine in British Council's International Student Awards 2009
The two regional runners-up in the 2009 International Student Awards for the South West region were Bath students.
Join this fantastic trip to Snowdon and Portmeirion.
The first ever Festival on the Hill took place on Friday 13 March 2009.
Tier 4 register, University of Bath an A-rated sponsor
The University of Bath is an A-rated sponsor on the tier 4 register.
Guidance for students applying from 31 March 2009 under tier 4
The UK Border Agency has released policy guidance for students applying for permission to enter or remain in the UK under Tier 4.
International Women's Day, Friday 6 March
February 09
Rotary Club International Evening a Success
Bradford-On-Avon Rotary Club held it's annual international evening on 24 February.
See Lin Chen's winning photo here.
Stop press!
An important update on basic student visa regulations for staff.
Universities disappointed with visa fee increases
Universities UK statement.
Immigration fees to increase
The Government has announced that immigration fees are going to be increased.
Exchange and Visiting Students - Orientation Semester 2
The International Office welcomes all our new Exchange and Visiting students who joined us in Semester 2!.
International Student Snowy Photo Competition!
Win £20 amazon voucher and see your photo published on our website! Send your photos to the International Office by Wednesday 18 February.
Building Links in Jordan
Dr Hadi Abulrub has recently represented the University of Bath on a visit to
Jordan.
Training of trainers for those working
with multicultural groups
A one-day interactive ‘thinkshop’, hosted by the University
of Bath and run by thinkingpeople,
6 April 2009.
Applications Open For Volunteers To Teach English in Thailand
In the summer of 2008 a Bath undergraduate student, Steve Gomersall, spent the summer teaching English to Burmese refugees living in North Thailand.
Partners' Group - semester 2 dates
Do you have a partner here in the UK with you? Find out how they can get involved with UK life and meet other partners.
How to come out of your shell, reflections by international student Andreea Alecsandru
Read about another student's experiences in getting the most out of being in the UK.
January 09
International Student Barometer - Autumn Wave 2008 findings released
Autumn 08 findings will be presented Friday 6 February from 10.30 - 12.00.
Trip to Windsor - this Saturday
Visit Windsor Castle this Saturday 31 January - tickets are available from the Students' Union Reception and online.
Chinese New Year Celebrations on Campus
Celebrate the start of the year of the Ox on campus!.
Launch of scholarship schemes for 2009 entry
High-flying international students entering the University of Bath will have access to an even greater number of scholarships in 2009.
Bath Student Returns to Thailand
Steve Gomersall from the Department of Psychology spent the summer as a volunteer teaching English to Burmese refugees in Northern Thailand.
International Students' Christmas Conference at Cumberland Lodge
Renfred Wong was lucky enough to be offered one of 50 places at the prestigious International Students Christmas Conference, advertised nationwide.
Extending Student Visa Workshops
Do you need to extend your student visa/leave to remain? Find out all you need to know, receive an application pack and get help filling in the application form at one of our workshops.
Extra Islamic Prayer Room Provision - January 2009
Post Study Work Scheme Talks - January 2009
Are you about to graduate or have you recently graduated? Do you want to extend your stay in the UK to work?.
Scholarships for Excellence - Opportunity to Study Abroad in Hong Kong
The British Council has a launched a scheme for UK students interested in study exchanges to Hong Kong.
International Summer School at Shandong University, China
Find out how you can apply for this year's programme.
2008
February 08
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>>
March 08
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>>
April 08
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>>
May 08
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>>
June 08
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>>
July 08
Blog Updates
from Bath Students Abroad
Find out about the experiences of two Bath students in Thailand
and China...more>>
Brighton Trip
2008
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>>
September 08
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>>
October 08
International Student Barometer: Autumn Wave 2008PLEASE GIVE US 12 MINUTES OF YOUR TIME....AND MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE!...more>>
New Term,
New Culture
As the autumn term started, the University of Bath was flooded
with new students from around the globe...more>>
Biometric Identity
Cards
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>>
November 08
Bath International Evening
A night of dazzling colours and delightful flavours, bringing
together citizens and students from across the globe...more>>
December 08
Staying in Bath
over Christmas?
Christmas can be a lonely time...more>>
On Tuesday 25th November, all international students who receive their education from University of Bath, Bath Spa University and Bath City College were invited by the Mayor of Bath to attend a reception...more>>
Identity Cards
Update - 25th November
From 25 November, UKBA will
start issuing identity cards to non-EEA foreign nationals, and
their dependants, who are granted further leave to remain in the
UK within certain categories (student and marriage / civil partnerships
/ unmarried couples)...more>>
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>>
Inclusion
and Innovation
How can we improve the experience of non-UK students within the
Students Union?...more>>
Opportunity to Visit
Kuwait
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>>
Visit
from the Egyptian Cultural Counsellor and Director
The University was delighted to host a visit from Professor
Maisa Farid, Cultural Counsellor and Director at the Embassy of the
Arab Republic of Egypt, and her colleague Dr Amr Ghazala, on 18 November...more>>
Augustine
Henry Exhibition
An exhibition of paintings by members of the Bath
Society of Botanical Artists will be held at the Central Library in
Bath 11-15th November 2008...more>>
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>>
Extra Prayer
Room Provision
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>>
2007
January 07
Around the World in 80 Books
An exhibition and reading list have been compiled as a project on international libraries and world literature carried out at the University of Bath Library...more>>
Celebrate Chinese New Year on Campus
Staff and students are invited to celebrate Chinese New Year at a traditional Chinese party to be held on campus on 25 February 2007...more>>
February 07
Global Evening 2007
Students from all corners of the world came together to give us Global Evening 2007!...more>>
Thai Alumni Reception
During their recent visit to Thailand Andrew Howman, Head of the International Office, and Professor Phil Willis, from the Department of Computer Science, hosted the annual Bath-Thai alumni reception...more>>
Increasing Employability Opportunities for Chinese Students
On Monday 5th February the International Office hosted a workshop for Chinese students in the region to help them better understand employers’ needs...more>>
March 07
Bath MBA Alumnus Appointed New MD of BASF Malaysia
Bath MBA graduate Lau Kin Pong has been appointed Managing Director of BASF Malaysia...more>>
April 07
International Students Take On the Peaks
With the weather forecast set to be glorious, international students set off to discover one of Britain's favourite holiday destinations...more>>
July 07
Internationalisation 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. The seminar was organised by EdD student Joanna Al-Youssef and hosted and supported by the Department of Education...more>>
October 07
Thailand Welcome Home Party
October saw a new development in our alumni events in Bangkok. At the suggestion of the Thai alumni we brought forward our annual alumni reception, usually held in February, and introduced a new theme - Welcome Home!...more>>
International Office Scholarships Awarded 2007
The International Office recently hosted its annual scholars' certificate presentation event. This year the University awarded £240,000 in scholarships for fourty Undergraduate and fourty Postgraduate students...more>>
Induction Events Review
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>>
November 07
Mayor’s 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...more>>
The Amity Mentor Programme Experience
Emma-Jane Hendry was a mentor on our Amity Mentor Programme which ran in October and November...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>>
December 07
Christmas Eve PartyInternational students staying in Bath over the Christmas period came together to celebrate the festive season...more>>
International Students' 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>>