Talk:University of Bath

30 July 2005: Merge TeamBath into University of Bath?
I would say that TeamBath is a distinct entity, and should have its own page, any particular reason for the suggested merger? Three 21:42, 30 July 2005 (UTC)
 * I created the TeamBath page so I'm biased: I second Three as TeamBath may be related but distinct.  Furthermore there is a possbility of expanding it into a full article once time permits.  That said, reasons for merging would be helpful.--Mintchocicecream 22:02, 30 July 2005 (UTC)

I have removed the suggested merger from the TeamBath page as there has been plenty of time for anyone to comment in favour of the merger. -- Three 21:55, 10 November 2005 (UTC)

24 January 2006: Level of detail for societies
There have been a number of attempts to add more detail about specific societies. I agree with current practice of deleting them... but should that not also include the entry about 'Bath Rag', which is just one of many societies. -- Three 08:14, 24 January 2006 (UTC)

Bath Rag is not strictly a society - and has a far greater remit than most societies, as well as it's national affiliations. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 82.32.74.60 (talk) 19:59, 3 January 2008 (UTC)

But what line do you draw this at? There are far more active societies than RAG - shouldn't they be allowed their own article? I personally think RAG should be removed if all other societies are. Lee (talk) 22:46, 26 July 2008 (UTC)

12 June 2006: Split TeamBath back to new article
I split TeamBath back to a new article. The reason is because the discussion last July contained no support for merging; whoever merged TeamBath did so without consultation or agreement. Furthermore, now that Bath Killer Bees has an article, surely TeamBath ought to have one. I would propose considering any attempts of merging TeamBath as vandalism. --mintchocicecream 19:30, 12 June 2006 (UTC)

University ratings
It should be pointed out that the reference for bath being "best overall university" does not contain this statement - for this reason the opening paragraph has been altered to reflect this - should a reference be found to justify this statement, it should be reinstated.

(I'm posting this to all articles on UK universities as so far discussion hasn't really taken off on WikiProject Universities.)

There needs to be a broader convention about which university rankings to include in articles. Currently it seems most pages are listing primarily those that show the institution at its best (or worst in a few cases). See Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Universities. Timrollpickering 22:21, 21 December 2006 (UTC)

I've added a note about Bath being near the top of a number of league tables. There used to be multiple reference for this on the page itself (which I can understand being removed) so I wasn't sure how would be appropriate to reference it. I do think it's worth a one-line note though as it's certainly true and notable. 86.156.168.80 (talk) 00:33, 31 August 2008 (UTC)

Fair use rationale for Image:TeamBath.gif
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No mention of Students' Union
Why is there only minimal reference to the SU? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 138.38.192.78 (talk) 23:29, 27 May 2009 (UTC)
 * This is an article about the University as an institution, of which the SU is just a part. Bath is not remarkable in this, all universities have one generally speaking. However, if you feel that this is an important part of the University to mention, then please do add to it. You will find that there is mention under the soceities section: "The university has a Students' Union with...". Can I suggest you add it to this section, perhaps moving the societies section to a subsection of a 'Students Union' paragraph? Also see WikiProject_Universities for more information. Thanks for contributing to Wikipedia a_boardley (talk) 08:51, 28 May 2009 (UTC)
 * I have now added a bit more info on the SUafter the release of The University's 2009 Facts and Figures information. Think the section needs reorganising though, as SU shouldn't really be a subsection of Sports & Recreation as it is a political body. However, sports and recreation exist outside of the SU, too, so it might not make sense to make them a subsection of the SU. However, the significant overlaps suggests perhaps they be linked. Suggestions? a_boardley (talk) 11:23, 29 May 2009 (UTC)

Edit request
There are a number of out of date statements on this page. Please see edited sources.

National rankings
Rankings have now been updated.

Current text: "As of 2018, in national rankings the university is currently placed 5th according to The Guardian, 11th in the Complete University Guide and 12th by the Times/Sunday Times. Internationally it is placed in the top 400 by the 2016 ARWU and has featured in the top 300 in the 2016, 2017 and 2018 THE World University Rankings."

This should read:

As of 2019, in national rankings the university is currently placed 6th according to The Guardian Source: The Guardian league tables 2020

9th in the Complete University Guide Source: Complete University Guide

and 13th by the Times/Sunday Times Source: The Times

Internationally it is placed in the top 400 by the 2016 ARWU Source: ARWU

and has featured in the top 300 in the 2016, 2017 and 2018 THE World University Rankings. Source: THE World Rankings

University status
New Vice-Chancellor appointed.

Current text: "The Vice Chancellor of the University is the highest paid in the country."

This should read:

Ian H White took over as Vice-Chancellor on 8th April 2019.

Source: BBC News

Current building projects
Polden is now complete and open.

Current text: "Polden Corner, to provide 300 postgraduate bed spaces on the Western edge of campus close to existing campus accommodation. Due for completion Q2 2018."

Source: Polden student accommodation

This should be replaced with:

School of Management building, featuring a Student Entrepreneurship Lab, an Employment Hub, a Behavioural Research Lab, eight lecture theatres and a 250 seat conference auditorium, scheduled to open in September 2020.

Source: We're building something big

Rankings and reputation
Current text: "Bath is ranked 11th in the Complete University Guide 2018 League table and has 18 subjects placed within the top 10 in the UK. Architecture and Marketing are ranked number one. The university is ranked 5th in the Guardian University Guide 2018.[41] Bath is ranked 12th of 128 universities across the UK in the Good University Guide.[42]"

This should read:

Bath is ranked 9th in the Complete University Guide 2020 League table and has 18 subjects placed within the top 10 in the UK. Architecture and Marketing are ranked number one. Source: Complete University Guide

The university is ranked 6th in the Guardian University Guide 2020. Source: The Guardian

Bath is ranked 13th of 132 universities across the UK in the Good University Guide. Source: The Times

In the QS World University Rankings 2020 Bath is ranked 172 out of 1000 institutions. Source: Top Universities

Admissions
New data available.

Current text: "In the 2016/17 academic year 17,308 students studied at the university, of whom 13,051 were undergraduates and 4,257 were postgraduates. Around 30% of students are international students (those with non-British domicile) with the largest number coming from China (including Hong Kong), France, India and Malaysia."

This should read:

In the 2018/19 academic year, 18,676 students studied at the university, of whom 13,547 were undergraduates and 5,129 were postgraduates. Around 30% of students are international students (those with non-British domicile) with the largest number coming from China (including Hong Kong), France, India and Malaysia.

Source: Facts and figures

Content909 (talk) 09:25, 11 September 2019 (UTC)

— Preceding unsigned comment added by Content909 (talk • contribs) 10:13, 10 September 2019 (UTC)




 * 1) Please provide references from reliable, WP:SECONDARY sources in order to verify these claims. Currently, the only sources provided are from the University. Unless the University sets these rankings and tests and evaluates them itself, the source should come from the agency which performs those tasks.
 * 2) If the COI editor receives, or expects to receive, compensation for any contribution they make, they must disclose their employer, client, and affiliation to comply with Wikipedia's terms of use and the policy on paid editing before these edits can be implemented. Regards,  Spintendo  21:38, 10 September 2019 (UTC)