Struggling to talk to your child about weight? Research-backed films offer help

On the day the junk food advertising ban comes into effect, health experts from Bath offer evidence-based guidance to help parents talk to kids about weight.

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 alumnus awarded OBE in 2026 New Year Honours

Former Bath student, Dr Alexander Rhys, has been awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours 2026 for services to healthcare and the LGBTQ+ community.

University of Bath launches multimillion-pound global scholarship fund

The University is offering scholarships to high achieving international students at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

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.

University of Bath ‘Readcycle Bath’ scheme expands to donate textbooks to Uganda

Uganda Christian University follows in steps of higher education institutions in Nigeria and Kenya

British Skeleton's Matt Weston adds European title to World crown

Tabby Stoecker also won silver in the women's race and GB won team bronze as Bath-based sliders excelled in the penultimate race before the 2026 Winter Olympics

Looking back on a memorable sporting 2025 at University of Bath

Global medals, international debuts, innovative new facilities and record-breaking crowds made for a terrific 12 months.

Bath student Enoch Opoku-Gyamfi makes senior rugby debut for Italy

The Team Bath Breakthrough Programme student-athlete, who studies Sports Performance, became Azzuri international #752 against Chile.

Terrific top-three finish for Bath student swimmers at BUCS Short Course Champs

Cam Brooker won three titles and fellow sporting scholars Jack Skerry and Matthew Ward topped the podium too as Bath won five gold, six silver and three bronze.

Team Bath Netball announce exciting 2026 NXT Gen League squad

The 17-strong squad includes 12 players who helped the Blue & Gold finish runners-up in 2025 - tickets for the eight home matches are on sale now.

Anniversary Game 2025 is biggest yet as record crowd enjoys Rec rollercoaster

Nearly 9,000 spectators enjoyed the University of Bath's annual student-rugby showpiece match, which was sponsored by Colour Studios.

Research with Impact Podcast with Roland Pease: The Science of Pain

Roland Pease meets Prof Christopher Eccleston, Dr Emma Fisher and Prof Ed Keogh to learn about the work of the Centre for Pain Research.

Research with Impact Podcast with Roland Pease: 'A bright future for solar energy'

In the new podcast series, Roland meets Prof Alison Walker (Physics) and Prof Petra Cameron (Chemistry) to discuss our research that's powering the future.

Research with Impact Podcast with Roland Pease: How do we make big data work for society

In episode two of our Research with Impact podcast, Roland Pease discusses big data and digitisation with three of the University’s world-leading experts.

Research with Impact Podcast with Roland Pease: 'We need to talk about AI'

In episode two, Roland meets Nello Cristianini (Computer Science) and Emma Carmel (SPS) to learn how our research is informing AI developments and regulation.

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.

Is anyone really misled by the term ‘veggie burger’? Our research suggests consumers are savvy

Dr Friederike Döbbe assesses the debate over the labelling of plant-based meat alternatives in The Conversation, arguing savvy consumers do know the difference

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.

Inside the far-right social media ecosystem normalising extremist ideas in UK politics

Ed Harrison and Dr Olivia Brown examine how far-right language and opinions are drifting into the political mainstream in this article for The Conversation