Project Summary

Routes to Roots is a creative, research‑led initiative at the University of Bath that strengthens PGT student belonging through collaborative art-making. Funded by the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences Teaching Development Fund and launched in 2025, the project brings students together in co‑creative workshops that transform personal experiences into large‑scale artworks displayed across campus. The result: stronger community connections, greater inclusivity, and a more vibrant student experience.

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What the Project Delivers

• A campus art trail featuring student‑created installations that reimagine departmental spaces.

• A showcase event celebrating participants and sharing the project’s outputs with the wider university.

• Dissemination through conferences and publications, advancing creative and arts‑based pedagogy in higher education.

These outcomes spark cross‑department dialogue, enrich the learning environment, and demonstrate the value of creativity in fostering belonging.

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Why It Matters

Routes to Roots uses an artist–led, co‑creative method that blends art, research, and lived experience.

Local and international students collaborate with an artist to produce impactful visual narratives that reflect the diversity of the university community. This approach offers an innovative way to understand and support student experiences while building meaningful social connections.