Science REF 2021 impact case studies
Our research is improving lives and changing the world we live in. Read the stories behind our Research Excellence Framework submission.
Faculty of Science
World-leading research and flexible courses in biosciences, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, natural sciences, pharmacy, pharmacology and physics.
Research Excellence Framework 2021
Find out about the research behind our REF 2021 submission.
Latest research
Find out how our research is improving lives and changing the world we live in.
New study shows how mammals have evolved complexity over time
Research published in Nature Ecology & Evolution shows that complexity can happen by chance without natural selection.
Are piezoelectrics good for generating electricity? Perhaps, but we must decide how to evaluate them
A ‘best practice’ protocol for researchers developing piezoelectric materials has been developed by scientists – a first in this field of technology.
Bath scientist strikes silver for maths display in Parliament
Maths PhD student Jennifer Power wins silver and £1,000 at a maths competition in Parliament for her work on optimising radiotherapy cancer treatments.
Stick to your lane: hidden order in chaotic crowds
Mathematical research brings new understanding of crowd formation and behaviour.
€400 million programme to assess risks to public health and the environment from hazardous chemicals
The University of Bath is one of 200 partners in a major European research collaboration that will monitor chemical exposure to people and the environment.
Insects are vanishing worldwide – now it’s making it harder to grow food
Professor Stuart Reynolds (Life Sciences) writes in The Conversation about how the decline in insects is affecting food security.
Departments, centres and groups
The Faculty brings together five departments and a cross-departmental degree with an excellent reputation for both research and teaching. Our students benefit from diverse teaching and research gained from close collaboration with industry across sectors.
Faculty of Science departments
A list of the departments in the Faculty of Science.
Research centres, institutes and groups
Our research spans a number of fields and we work together in cross-disciplinary groups.
Placements
Take advantage of our strong links with industry and do a placement as part of your studies. You could earn between £15,000 and £25,000.
A scientific experiment - in an office
Natural Sciences student Bea Perks researched a placement outside her degree's field, and made significant discoveries.
Kate chose a placement to help her make decisions about her future
Biochemistry student Kate Dicker describes how her placement at GeneSys Biotech Ltd has convinced her to pursue a lab-based career.
I supported forecasting, modelling and statistical analysis at the Home Office
Physics student Adam Stannard opted for a placement as an operational research analyst to gain new skills and insight into the business world.
Facilities
The Faculty hosts a range of facilities providing analytical equipment and expertise to researchers and industry.
Material and Chemical Characterisation Facility (MC²)
We combine cutting-edge analytical equipment with extensive in-house expertise to provide a comprehensive material and chemical characterisation service.
David Bullett Nanofabrication Facility
We provide access and training on specialist equipment for micro-scale and nano-scale fabrication for University of Bath researchers and external organisations.
Biotechnology Suite
A multi-user facility providing protein expression and purification services to researchers across the University and beyond.
Upcoming events
Details about upcoming events in the Faculty of Science
Nanofabrication Facility Open Day
29 Mar 2023 2.00pm
3 West North,
3.7,
University of Bath
Visit our open day and find out what equipment and support is available to University of Bath researchers to fabricate micro and nano-scale structures.
About the Faculty of Science
The Faculty of Science is the largest faculty in the University with over 3,500 undergraduate students, 650 postgraduate students and more than 300 academic and research staff.
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