Research highlighting estrogen link could explain why women are more likely to suffer from Crohn’s

Researchers have used a zebrafish model showing estrogen signalling is linked to gut disfunction associated with inflammatory bowel diseases.

Cats age like humans – could studying their brains reveal healthy ageing secrets?

Cats age in very similar ways to humans and show comparable patterns of brain deterioration, offering new opportunities for studying human ageing and disease.

The University of Bath ranked in the top 125 in QS World University Rankings 2027

The University has received its highest-ever QS ranking as it celebrates its 60th anniversary year.

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.

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.

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'.

French Open semi-finalist awaits Team Bath Tennis ace Toby Samuel on Wimbledon debut

Samuel will go into his first-round match with 15th seed Jakub Menšík with confidence soaring after reaching the semi-finals at the Lexus Eastbourne Open.

How Team Bath Sport Science Centre helps FIFA World Cup official prepare for heat and humidity

Adam Nunn, who used similar preparations ahead of Qatar 2022, has been acclimatising for the high temperatures expected in the US and Mexico.

Netballers Daisy Harrison and Jayda Pechova win Player of the Year honours

Team Bath defender Daisy was the standout NXT Gen League star while University of Bath scholar Jayda won all three Super League awards including Players' Player

First University of Bath-based athletes selected for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Sporting scholars Cameron Brooker and Jack Skerry and fellow swimmer Jacob Peters have been named in the Team England squad for this summer's Games.

University of Bath reaccredited as UK Sport Elite Training Centre

The accreditation recognises the University's role in supporting Olympic and Paralympic athletes to achieve success on the world stage.

Skeleton champs inducted into University of Bath Hall of Fame for Sport

Olympic Champions Matt Weston and Tabby Stoecker and fellow global gold-medallist Marcus Wyatt were inducted during a celebratory event at The Guildhall.

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.

Vitamin D and calcium supplements may not protect against bone fractures, large new study suggests

For years, people have taken calcium and vitamin D supplements to help keep their bones strong, but a major new study questions this practice.

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.

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.