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Putting people at the heart of research and innovation.

Legalising cannabis increases use and addiction – unless it's tightly controlled

New study finds that decriminalising cannabis does not raise use, but profit-driven legalisation increases use and harms.

Professor Turi King releases book on how genetics changed the world

Professor Turi King, Director of the University's Centre for Evolution, has published 'The Secrets of our DNA: How Genetics has Changed the World'.

Antisocial behaviour in young people linked to changes throughout the brain – major global study

Conduct problems are associated with small but widespread differences in brain structure, according to a major international study led by Bath.

University of Bath appoints Yale academic Laura Huckins

Laura Huckins is a world-leading psychiatric geneticist who will join Bath as part of the UKRI Global Talent Fund scheme.

Bath professor named Honorary Fellow of the Chinese Chemical Society

Professor Tony James has been recognised for his world-leading research by the Chinese Chemical Society (2025).

Name change for Milner Centre for Evolution

After almost a decade since it was established, the Milner Centre for Evolution will be changing its name to the Centre for Evolution (CEvo).

What Kevin Keegan’s cancer diagnosis reveals about how we find disease

Professor Kit Yates explains why it seems people who suffer from car crash injuries are more likely to be diagnosed with cancer than those that don't.

Swatch brawls: why are people fighting over pocket watches?

Dr Roman Pavlyuchenko writes for The Conversation about the hype behind the Swatch collaboration with Audemars Piguet.

Why business students should spend time connecting with nature

Dr George Ferns explains for The Conversation that an outdoor education can offer something that conventional leadership programmes often miss.

Four reasons why the new DC cinematic universe may fail (again)

DC is attempting a revival to compete with the cinematic success of Marvel. Dr Roman Pavlyuchenko explains why he thinks the DC comeback isn't set to fly.

Home or away? Why planning a sustainable holiday is about more than swapping planes for trains

Flying for holidays is fuelling rising aviation emissions. We must shift towards more climate-friendly travel while also reimagining where holidays take place.

AI and work: an expert assesses how far this revolution still has to run

Every week brings fresh claims about AI transforming the workplace but what has AI actually changed about work so far? Professor Vivek Soundararajan discusses.

How chemistry research at Bath is tackling the plastics problem

In the sustainable chemical technologies space, we're putting chemistry at the core of new solutions that will enable a circular economy.

Bath research is helping businesses innovate for the future

From boosting crop yields to supporting workers with dementia, read about how our academics are making innovation work for business and industry.

Our research into psychology, digital behaviour, and pain is supporting young people's health

From tackling chronic pain and reducing self-harm to supporting mental health, autism inclusion, and healthy behaviours, our work is shaping better futures.

How our engineering and management research is powering the UK's industrial strategy

How Bath is helping to accelerate the UK’s transition to net zero, strengthen industrial capabilities, and foster inclusive growth.

How our research is making sport more inclusive

Through our sport research, we are making a huge impact on the lives of people worldwide and progressing positive policy change to help level the playing field.

How our pharmacology, psychology, chemistry and social policy research is protecting consumers

From reducing emergency admissions to tackling antimicrobial resistance, we're driving innovations that address some of the world's biggest health challenges.

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.

Help us research how metabolism is impacted by exercise at different times of the day

Earn £400 and help us research how exercise during different times of the day affects metabolism. We need healthy individuals aged 18-50 with a BMI of 18-35.

How do you cope with stressful and traumatic life events? Join our research study

We need volunteers to help us research how personal characteristics can help individuals cope with stressful and traumatic life events.

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.