Novel ‘organ-on-chip' project to study the connection between diabetes and dementia

Researchers are developing a connected brain-gut-pancreas system on a chip to study how signals travel between organs and why glucose affects brain function.

Prickly pears show promise as the building materials of tomorrow

Extracting the honeycomb network from inside the cacti could support a new generation of low-carbon composite construction materials.

UK’s first Net Zero Carbon planning policy spurs change, but uncertainties remain

Two years on, researchers revisit BANES’s pioneering sustainable planning policies, revealing how designers are responding to ambitious energy targets.

Researchers identify potential new route for antimalarial drug design

Scientists at Bath and Leeds have developed a new family of potential antimalarials that target an enzyme called aminopeptidase P.

Two University of Bath engineering alumni named in Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe list

Amaury van Trappen de Buggenoms and Thomas Santini are recognised in the 2026 Manufacturing and Industry category.

University of Bath students help historic Bath church plan a low-carbon future

The team is using 3D laser scanning and community engagement to decarbonise and unlock new uses for St Stephen’s Church.

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.

Netballer Sophie Kelly voted University of Bath Sports Personality of the Year 2026

The London Pulse goal-attack, who studies Management, received the accolade during the Blues Awards, the annual celebration of student sport at Bath.

University of Bath seals BUCS Super Rugby league and cup double in style

An outstanding display saw the men's 1st XV defeat Loughborough 41-14 to win the BSR Milk Championship knockout competition, adding to their first league title.

Bobsleigh and skeleton athletes congratulated on "phenomenal" Winter Olympics

British Bobsleigh and Skeleton Association athletes who train at the University of Bath won two gold medals and made history for Team GB at Milano-Cortina 2026.

Kate Shortman marks artistic swimming return with World Cup medal

The Olympic medallist won bronze in her first competition since Paris 2024, while fellow University of Bath sporting scholar Ranjuo Tomblin bagged three medals.

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.

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.

Showing shoppers the ‘cost per wear’ of their clothing choices could make fashion greener

Using cost per wear in shops or online retail spaces could reduce the environmental impact of fashion - Dr Lisa Eckmann explains how.

The mathematical crimes of the Young Sherlock Holmes series

Professor Kit Yates analyses some of the on-screen maths discussed in the new Amazon Prime series, Young Sherlock.

Hamnet’s forest witch: how Agnes Hathaway chimes with the growing interest in ‘green witchcraft’

Dr Lorna Stevens discusses how Agnes Hathaway, memorably portrayed by Jessie Buckley in the film 'Hamnet' chimes with the growing interest in 'green witchcraft'

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.