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TEDxBathUniversity 2026/27

What is TEDx?

TED began in 1984 as a conference focused on Technology, Entertainment and Design, built around the idea of sharing “ideas worth spreading.”

TEDx was later created to bring this concept to local communities, with the “X” meaning independently organised.

Today, TEDx events give people the opportunity to share powerful ideas, stories and perspectives with a live audience.

What We’re Doing This Year

In a world where AI is becoming increasingly capable, the skills that make us uniquely human matter more than ever.

This year, TEDxBathUniversity is focusing on helping you build the skills AI can’t replace: from public speaking and communication to confidence, articulation and thinking on your feet.

We'll be hosting a three-session series designed to help you develop your ideas, strengthen your communication skills and build the confidence to share them with others — whether that’s in an interview, a presentation, or on the TEDx stage.

We’ll also be bringing you our TEDxBathUniversity Annual Conference, where inspiring speakers will take the stage to share their ideas and experiences.

Whether you want to speak more freely with others, feel more confident in interviews, improve the way you articulate your ideas, or ultimately work towards becoming a TEDx speaker, this is the place to start.

Follow this page for updates, with TEDx speaker applications opening in October.

TEDxBathUniversity Annual Conference 2025:

Have a look at the talks from the 2025 TEDxBathUniversity conference:

Student Speakers:

Siya Marwah (Psychology Y3): Can You Heal Your Body With Your Mind? | Marysol Franzot | TEDxBath University

Thando Best (Economics Y1): The Power Of The Spoken Word: A Thought Journey | Thando Best | TEDxBath University

Marysol Franzot (Psychology Y2): Can You Heal Your Body With Your Mind? | Marysol Franzot | TEDxBath University

Victoria Mañach (Int Management Y1): Four steps to becoming a persona vitamina | Victoria Manach Klisowski | TEDxBath University

External Speakers:

Hunter McMahon: Caffeinated With Curiosity | Hunter McMahon | TEDxBath University

Riccardo Camarda: How to find yourself in 5 minutes | Riccardo Camarda | TEDxBath University

Minisha Goel: How To Make Generative AI Work For Anyone | Minisha Goel | TEDxBath University

Montse Caso: Social Media: The External Mind | Montserrat Caso Fernández | TEDxBath University

2026/27 Fresher's Week:

Come to our stall at the SU Groups Day Fair! Bring any questions you may have

Date: Thursday, 24th September

Time: 11am-4pm

Location: The Parade

1. Join the TEDx Development Series

Three practical sessions: Take part in a three-session series designed to help you develop your ideas, communication and confidence.

Build your skills: Learn how to articulate your ideas, speak with confidence and think on your feet.

Work towards the stage: The sessions will help you prepare for the TEDx speaker application process later in the year.

2. TEDx Speaker

Share your idea: Have an idea, story or perspective worth sharing? Applications will be open to students who want to take their idea to the TEDx stage.

Develop your voice: Selected speakers will have the opportunity to develop their ideas and prepare for the TEDxBathUniversity Annual Conference.

Reach a wider audience: Present your idea to a live audience and potentially have your talk shared online.

3. Join the TEDxBathUniversity Team

Get behind the scenes: Help organise and deliver TEDxBathUniversity's events and annual conference.

Build real experience: Gain experience in areas such as event management, marketing, speaker development, production and more.

Be part of the journey: Work alongside the committee to bring the conference and its speakers to life.

4. Volunteer

Support our events: Help with event setup, running sessions and supporting the conference.

Get involved: A great way to experience TEDxBathUniversity from behind the scenes.

Build your CV: Develop practical teamwork, communication and event-management experience.

MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW

Or simply join us as an audience member

Come along to our sessions, hear new ideas, meet other students and experience TEDxBathUniversity Annual Conference as we bring inspiring ideas to the stage.