Public lecture podcasts

Heikki Hiilamo: Analysing commercial determinants of health through the well-being economy framework

The well-being economy framework provides a comprehensive lens to analyse the intersection of economic, social, and ecological sustainability, ensuring the well-being of people and the planet both now and for future generations. The commercial determinants of health offer a key area where the well-being economy framework can be applied to guide decision-making. Industries such as tobacco, alcohol, gambling, and the production of highly processed foods illustrate how economic interests can conflict with long-term social and ecological sustainability. While these industries generate employment and tax revenues, they impose significant costs on public health, healthcare systems, and environmental sustainability. The well-being economy framework allows for a more holistic assessment of these industries, encouraging policymakers to look beyond immediate economic benefits and consider the broader implications for public health and environmental well-being. By integrating commercial determinants of health into decision-making, governments can design policies that mitigate harmful industry practices while promoting economic activities that align with long-term societal well-being. This seminar was delivered by Professor Heikki Hiilamo on 25 March 2025.

Addressing England's Water Quality: Panel discussion (IPR)

According to The Rivers Trust’s State of Our Rivers 2024 report, just 15% of England's river stretches achieved good ecological health and none are in good overall status. Failures can be attributed to multiple sources, including agriculture and rural land management activities, treated and untreated sewage discharge, and urbanisation and transport pollutants. Mark Lloyd (CEO, The Rivers Trust) and Helen Wakeham (Director of Water, Environment Agency) discuss what needs to be done to tackle the problems and restore our waterways to health. How can we address monitoring and policy gaps, and how do we make sure that the solutions and policies put in place are fit for the future as new threats emerge? Chaired by Dame Fiona Reynolds. This University of Bath IPR event took place on 19 March 2025.

A Place for Possible Podcast – Episode 1: Accommodation and Living in Bath

In the University of Bath's A Place for Possible podcast, you can hear current undergraduate and postgraduate students share their experiences of studying at Bath. In episode 1, our students talk about their experiences of living in Bath and the different kinds of accommodation on offer.

Top tips for Interviews

Join Katherine Bright, Placement Officer for the Faculty of Science at the University of Bath, to discuss Top Tips for Interviews. In this episode, Katherine is joined by Jo Rouse from the careers service. For more information on going on placement, please contact your Placement Officer or email fac-sci-placements@bath.ac.uk

Common Mistakes

Join Katherine Bright, Placement Officer for the Faculty of Science at the University of Bath, to discuss the common mistakes students make when applying for placement. In this episode, Katherine is joined by Jo Rouse, careers consultant for the Faculty of Science, and Shyan, a physics student who has recently returned from his own placement. For more information on going on placement, please contact your Placement Officer or email fac-sci-placements@bath.ac.uk