Artificial intelligence and machine learning
Our research group investigates artificial intelligence and machine learning, including the nature of intelligence and how to build intelligent systems.
Department of Computer Science research
Our research is strongly interdisciplinary and combines practical application with a theoretical understanding.
Research groups
We research systems-wide issues in computer science ranging from mathematical foundations through visual and cognitive processes to artificial intelligence, human-centred design and collaborative systems.
Human-computer interaction
We explore the interactions between computer systems and their human users.
Mathematical foundations of computation
We explore the relationship between mathematics and computer science.
Visual Intelligence
Our group focuses on human-centric visual intelligence.
Impact from our Research Excellence
98% of our submitted research activity was ranked as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF2021). Learn more about how our research helps to shape a better future.
Self-isolating? Get fit faster with multi-ghost racing
Eager to ramp up your fitness while stuck at home? A new generation of VR exergames will nudge you to perform better by immersing you in a crowd of cyclists.
Create a realistic VR experience using a normal 360-degree camera
Scientists at the University of Bath have developed a quick and easy approach for capturing 360° VR photography without using expensive specialist cameras.
Motion capture technology used to prevent falls in older people
Researchers from CAMERA are using Hollywood technology to assess the benefits of an exercise programme aimed at reducing the risk of falls in older people.
Markerless motion capture technology could help skeleton athletes’ training
Researchers from CAMERA have developed the first non-invasive way of measuring athletes' push start performance.
Counting elephants from space
Satellite images processed with the help of computer algorithms devised at the University of Bath are a promising new tool for surveying endangered wildlife.
Our Research Centres
Our research centres enhance the cross-disciplinary and industry-facing focus of the work in our department.
UKRI CDT in Accountable, Responsible and Transparent AI
We train the next generation of specialists with expertise in AI, its applications and its implications.
Bath Institute for the Augmented Human
We are a diverse community who develop and deploy technology to enhance and improve the physical and cognitive abilities of individuals.
Our Contribution to Other Research Centres
We also support research in faculty- and university-wide interdisciplinary research centres.
Consortium for Precision Health
We transform innovation, arisen from basic research, to diagnostics and prognostics, medicines design and delivery, leading to personalised medicine.
Institute for Mathematical Innovation
The Institute for Mathematical Innovation delivers multi-disciplinary and mathematically grounded research for real-world, societal and industrial challenges.
IAAPS: the Institute for Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems
A world-leading centre of excellence for research, innovation, enterprise and education, supporting the future direction of the automotive industry
Our Facilities
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Computer Science facilities
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Doctoral Training
We offer projects over a broad spectrum of subject areas. Projects are available as part of Doctoral Training Partnerships as well as on an individual basis.
Postgraduate research degrees in computer science
Find out about our PhD degrees, funding opportunities and how you can apply.
Doctoral College
We support and enrich the experience of our doctoral researchers and play a key role in developing policy and strategy relevant to doctoral study.
UKRI CDT in Accountable, Responsible and Transparent AI
We train the next generation of specialists with expertise in AI, its applications and its implications.
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Research Consortium
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Major Grants
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CAMERA 2.0
Centre for the Analysis of Motion, Entertainment Research and Applications (CAMERA) - 2.0
FORCE-UI - Force-responsive Deformable User Interfaces
Today's touchscreens are flat, solid surfaces that do not reproduce real-world object interaction properties. The project aims to revolutionise touch input.
Pushing Back the Doubly-Exponential Wall of Cylindrical Algebraic Decomposition
The doubly exponential wall cannot be broken completely: this rise in costs is inevitable. However, this project aims to "push back the wall".
ESIF - CAMERA to base new Innovation Motion Capture Studio at The Bottle Yard Studios
Funded by the ESIF, CAMERA will bring together regional academic leaders with industry specialists and world leading training institutions.
Our Spin out Companies
Find out more about our spin out companies, which resulted from commercialising our research.
actigaze - Surf The Internet With Your Eye GAZE
We've developed a new technique that comes close to the mouse in speed and accuracy, and that's a breakthrough. Try it yourself!
Echo Games
Echo Games develops games and interactive experiences that stimulate reflection on socio-cultural and historical topics.
Department of Computer Science
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