You can now keep up-to-date with the University’s news on both Twitter and Facebook.
Twitter – the hugely popular micro-blogging service made famous by celebrities such as Stephen Fry and Chris Moyles – allows its users to send and read updates (known as tweets), which are text-based posts of up to 140 characters in length.
According to a recent article in Science Direct, a growing number of science Twitterers are starting to take up their share of cyberspace. The article says they have found that Twitter provides a useful way to share their insights about recently published papers and science presentations or discussions, as well as information about grants, careers, science policy, and other items of interest.
Launched earlier this year the ‘UniofBath’ Twitter site already has over 2,600 followers.
Will Marsh, Head of Corporate Communications at the University, said: “The beauty of Twitter is it’s very quick to update and we have been using it to let followers know about events, news and stories from the University.
“People following us on Twitter range from staff to alumni, current students to prospective students, as well as those just interested in knowing what the University is up to.
“And, of course, because you can follow Twitter on your phone, we can get our news out to more people in less time. It certainly helps to spread the message when we have an event up here on campus.”
If you haven’t already become a follower on Twitter, then sign up for a free account and follow ‘@UniofBath’.
Due to the University’s Twitter page success, Bath also now has its own Facebook fan page.
The fan page aims to update staff and students on news and research happening at the University, as well as giving access to our latest videos and photos.
You can view our Facebook fan page now. If you sign up for a free account or already have one, you can become a fan and get updated with the latest news from the University.
You can also interact, post comments, create discussions and upload your own University photos.
“We already have nearly 1,000 fans on our Facebook page who are using it to keep in touch with what’s going on at the University,” added Will.
“We hope to attract more as we continue to increase the volume and range of material available on the pages.
“The idea behind creating both Twitter and Facebook accounts is about increasing and improving both internal and external communication at the University. We certainly have plenty to write about!”