Reducing injuries in youth and adult rugby union

Our researchers have developed Activate; the first rugby-specific injury prevention exercise programme now used by rugby teams around the world.

Improving the assessment, monitoring and consideration of growth and maturation in young athletes

In the search for tomorrow's champions, developing late can mean young athletes are overlooked. Our research helps young players reach their true potential.

Reducing injuries in rugby union through global changes to make the scrum safer

Our researchers have developed the 'Crouch, Bind, Set' technique, making the rugby scrum safer for millions of players around the world.

Are women really more prone to ACL injuries? New study challenges common claims

New research highlights how gender inequalities in sports could be distorting injury data and calls for more accurate measurements

New research project will explore mental health challenges young people face after sporting injuries

This project will explore how injuries impact young people's mental well-being, self-identity, and their journey back to competitive sport.

Sporting Horizons: University of Bath Hosts Event on the Future of Sport

The University of Bath will bring together sports luminaries, Olympians, esteemed researchers, and our vibrant university community for an exploration of sport

Female athletes more likely to get injured at certain points in their menstrual cycle

Women Super League footballers have six times more muscle injuries pre-period than during it finds University of Bath study

Podium Analytics teams up with Bath to tackle growth and maturation challenges in youth sport

The charity committed to reducing the incidence and impact of injury in sport has partnered with leading sports scientists from Bath’s Department for Health.

'Future of Rugby' report uncovers rugby's social impact around the world

As France prepares to host the Rugby World Cup 2023, a new University of Bath - Mastercard report highlights ways in which the sport is a global force for good.

Bath researchers lead discussions into reducing concussions in youth and community sport

Bath researchers led the 2024 UK Concussion Prevention Network conference, sharing their expertise in the battle against youth and community sports concussions.

Bath researchers make impact at IOC World Conference on Prevention of Injury and Illness in Sport

Centre for Health, and Injury & Illness Prevention in Sport (CHi2PS) members delivered sessions based on the prevention of injury and illness in sport.

University of Bath welcomes Global Chair Professor Carolyn Emery to campus

Professor Emery will be hosted by the Centre for Health, and Injury & Illness Prevention in Sport (CHi2PS) from 20 March - 4 May 2023.

Research with Impact: Growing our future sports stars with biobanding

Learn how our research is helping to level the playing field, uncover hidden talent, reduce injuries and support the stars of the future.

Unique football medicine course kicks off FIFA’s collaboration with University of Bath

From September 2022, the University of Bath will launch a new distance-learning MSc in Football Medicine in association with FIFA.

Bath rugby research in list of ‘most significant’ university breakthroughs

Our work to improve player safety in rugby forms part of UUK's national #MadeAtUni campaign celebrating the transformational impact of UK universities.