3D printing drones work like bees to build and repair structures while flying

Innovative aerial drones use cement-like materials developed at Bath

Climate anxiety an important driver for climate action – new study

A study from CAST finds that whilst climate anxiety is low amongst the UK public, it may be an important driver of climate action such as cutting down on waste.

Scientists get insight into how new structures evolve

An international team of researchers has discovered that a new mammalian gene evolved to control an equally new structure in our nerve cells.

Gut microbiome influenced by host’s genetics, shows new study in mice

Researchers from the Milner Centre for Evolution have found that gut bacteria co-evolve with their hosts.

Autism diagnosis impacted by men and women’s different emotional needs

A new study suggests that autism diagnosis could be improved with a greater focus on the differences in emotional needs between women and men.

World Rugby funding kicks off international collaboration to reduce injuries in girls’ rugby

Injury prevention experts at the University will partner with the University of Calgary (Canada) in a major project to improve player safety for girls’ rugby.

New chapter begins as Team Bath Netball reveal vibrant squad for 2023 Superleague season

The squad has an average age of just 22 and features an exciting blend of returning stars, international players and new faces.

University of Bath-associated athletes celebrate magnificent 33-medal haul at Birmingham 2022

The seven gold, 17 silver and nine bronze came across three different sports and included a record-breaking seven individual medals for swimmer Tom Dean.

Netball South Africa train at University of Bath ahead of Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

The SPAR Proteas squad stayed on campus during their five-day training camp at the Team Bath Sports Training Village.

University of Bath alumna Jess Varley wins superb silver at UIPM Pentathlon World Cup Final

The Pentathlon GB athlete, who trains at Team Bath, produced another storming laser-run to go mighty close to winning a second gold medal in as many weeks

Team England select Team Bath judoka past and present for Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

Rhys Thompson and alumna Gemma Howell are in the home squad, while University of Bath Head of Judo Adam Hall is part of England's coaching team

England's Red Roses enjoy month-long training camp at University of Bath

The players and coaches stayed and trained on campus as they stepped up their preparations for the 2022 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand

Energy price freezes and business support are sticking plasters - long-term change is needed

Professor Phil Tomlinson from our School of Management writes for The Conversation on the long-term solutions needed to help manage the energy crisis.

Japan’s Obon festival: how family commemoration and ancestral worship shapes daily life

Honorary Research Fellow in Social Psychology in our Department of Education, Dr Kyoko Murakami writes for The Conversation.

Developing a sustainable alternative to palm oil

How a yeast fed on waste could take a seat at the dinner table – and curb deforestation.

Stemming the flow of drugs into prisons

A multi-disciplinary team from Bath is developing the world's first portable device that detects synthetic drugs.

Why tomorrow's vaccines will come with a pinch of sand

Technology to make vaccines stable in all temperatures by encasing them in silica – simple sand – is being developed by chemists at the University of Bath.

Keeping us safe from cyber threats

As we become ever more reliant on digital technology it can feel just a matter of time before we fall victim to cyber crime. Researchers take on the threat.

Investigating Big Tobacco's influence on public health

Our research is helping to reduce smoking and save lives by informing public policies, including via the introduction of standardised packaging for cigarettes.

Culturing meat for sustainable nutrition

Growing meat instead of rearing animals to eat could radically change our diets. At Bath, we're leading on making it work at scale.