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University of Bath joins major European research network

Young European Research Universities Network (YERUN) offers collaboration and innovation opportunities.

Scientists discover key to solving an 80-year-old chemistry puzzle

Molecular 'reshuffle' could be a game-changer for fine chemical processes used in wide applications from drug manufacture to advanced materials.

University of Bath scientist awarded for career-long work promoting openness in animal research

Prof Sarah Bailey was recognised by Understanding Animal Research for her work over a decade encouraging transparency of scientific research involving animals.

Complex life developed earlier than previously thought, new study reveals

New study suggests complex cells evolved around 2.9 billion years ago, almost a billion years earlier than other estimates.

Local charity announces £160,000 funding for new academic research roles at 50th Anniversary event

Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases announced funding for three research roles at the University of Bath to mark its 50th anniversary.

New research shows ‘trophy spouse’ phenomenon persists into marriage

Couples balance money and attractiveness throughout relationship in ‘beauty-status exchange’.

AI is solving 'impossible' math problems. Can it best the world's top mathematicians?

AI is making gains in solving pure math problems. Can it crack the hardest problems in mathematics? Professor Kit Yates writes for Live Science.

Celebrating 150 years of Liberty’s DNA – fusing design, nature and art

Tamsin McLaren (School of Management) writes in The Conversation about the world-famous Liberty department store in London, on its 150th anniversary.

Rethinking blood test reference ranges could make medicine fairer – and safer

Professor Kari Lancaster and colleagues explain why "normal" ranges should be redefined to take into account the true variety that exists in human populations.

UK plans for pay-per-mile electric vehicle tax could make the system fairer – or provoke a backlash

Professor Phil Tomlinson assesses the pros and cons of a radical reform to EV road charging, a new scheme under consideration by the government.

If the AI bubble does burst, taxpayers could end up with the bill

As AI becomes widely adopted in public services, Dr Akhil Bhardwaj considers if the sector is becoming too big to fail, and the implications for taxpayers.

AI threatens universities’ ability to bolster democracy

To protect critical, context-rich thinking in higher education, knowledge agency must be quickly reclaimed from Big Edtech, say Dirk Lindebaum and Gazi Islam.

Help us research fat tissue inflammation and the regulation of muscle in older people

Take part in research into whether differing levels of fat tissue inflammation are linked to levels of muscle loss as people age.

Join our research into whether personalised feedback can improve your diet

Earn £200 and help us understand if personalised feedback can improve people's diets. We need volunteers aged 18-45 with diets low in fresh vegetables.

Take part in our study about the effects of intermittent carbohydrate restriction on health

Join our study that looks at how short periods of carbohydrate restriction impact health, and whether a new mobile health app can help with lifestyle adherence.

Help us research how exercise plans can improve health for people with cystic fibrosis

We need volunteers to help us research the impacts of remotely delivered exercise plans on cardiovascular health in people with cystic fibrosis.

Modern Slavery and Trafficking Survivors: Albanian mothers’ experiences of parenthood in the UK

A study to explore the experiences of parenthood of Albanian mothers who have survived human trafficking and modern slavery.

Help us explore how VR and video mindfulness actions affect stress, anxiety, and confidence

We are researching how virtual reality (VR) and video-based mindfulness exercises impact stress, anxiety, and confidence in public-speaking situations.