Coronavirus academic experts

Across a whole range of themes, we have experts available who can help media by providing analysis on aspects of the coronavirus crisis from multiple angles.

Cigarette sales declining by 20 million a month after advent of standardised packaging

The new study from Bath's TCRG highlights how new taxation plus standardised packaging for cigarettes has led to a large decline in sales.

Time to get real on the power of positive thinking – new study

Realists experience the highest long-term happiness

Bread mould avoids infection by mutating its own DNA

Scientists discover that a common fungus goes against the evolutionary rule that states natural selection should limit genetic mutations.

Major research partnership promises ‘new era’ of support for ageing society

Experts from the University will partner with Guild Living to deliver its ambitious plans to enhance urban later living communities, including within the City

Palm oil must be made more sustainable while replacements are made scalable, Bath engineers warn

Study shows near-term efforts should focus on reducing impact of existing process, as alternatives are some way off being commercially viable