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Mammals' lifespans linked to brain size and immune system function, says new study
Why do cats generally live longer than dogs? New research shows cats’ longer lifespans could be linked to their bigger brains and more complex immune systems.
University of Bath announced as Policing Academic Centre of Excellence
A new Policing Academic Centre of Excellence will launch at the University in October 2025 to improve connections between researchers and police forces.
Groundbreaking device instantly detects dangerous street drugs, offering hope for harm reduction
A portable device that detects illicit street drugs on the spot and at very low concentrations, highlighting the dangers they pose, has been developed at Bath.
University of Bath academics call on the government to overhaul the UK parental leave system
Professor Susan Milner, Dr Joanna Clifton Sprigg and Professor Eleonora Fichera are calling for a review of parental leave.
Double win for Bath lab-on-chip innovator Despina Moschou at Women Leaders in Electronics Awards
Diagnostic devices expert wins prizes for both innovation and mentoring at major ceremony
Childhood trauma link to adolescent substance use and unexpected blood pressure effects
Childhood trauma raises the risk of harmful alcohol use, smoking, and drug use by age 18, according to a new study from the Department of Psychology.
Sport at Bath
Sports news from Team Bath, including the performances of athletes and teams based in our Sports Training Village, as well as sports science related research from our Department for Health.
Sport England Chief Executive Tim Hollingsworth OBE to join University of Bath
Tim Hollingsworth will join Bath as Professor of Practice (Sport) in September
Glittering Blues Awards 2025 ceremony celebrates student sport at University of Bath
This year's event at The Royal Baths and Pump Room also provided an opportunity to celebrate the Paris 2024 athletes who study or train at the University.
Becky Wilde named as rowing's Female Olympic Athlete of the Year
The University of Bath alumna won the award following a meteoric 2024 which saw overcome injury to win bronze at the Paris Olympics in her first senior season.
Five University of Bath students selected for European U23 Swimming Champs
Niamh Ward will make her Aquatics GB debut at June's meet in Slovakia alongside sporting scholars Matthew Ward, Cam Brooker, Joshua Gammon and Jack Skerry.
Eight medals and World Champs places secured by Bath swimmers at Aquatics GB Champs 2025
Sporting scholars Matthew Ward and Joshua Gammon both won silver medals, the latter tying with team-mate Jacob Peters, at London's Aquatic Centre.
Matt Weston is World Champion again as British Skeleton win gold and silver in Lake Placid
Marcus Wyatt joined his team-mate on the podium as the University of Bath-based Brits replicated their 1-2 finish in the Overall World Cup rankings.
Podcasts
Listen to the University's Research with Impact Podcast hosted by science journalist Roland Pease.
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.
In The Conversation
Read articles from Bath academics published via The Conversation UK.
Stuck in a creativity slump at work? Here are some surprising ways to get your spark back
Dr Poornika Ananth explains what can hamper long-term creativity and how to manage a portfolio of developing ideas.
Tesla sales fall while its stock rallies – what this tells us about perceptions of Elon Musk
Dr Akhil Bhardwaj looks behind the news of disappointing first-quarter results for Tesla, to understand more about how the stock market has responded to Musk.
Co-working spaces aren’t just about convenience
Dr Mariachiara Barzotto explains how workspaces do more than simply provide flexibility – they bring a whole range of benefits for employees and communities.
How human connections shaped the spread of farming among ancient communities
Dr Javier Rivas from the Department of Economics sheds light on how farming spread far and wide
USAID: the human cost of Donald Trump’s aid freeze for a war-torn part of Sudan
Dr Naomi Pendle discusses the impact of US aid cuts in Sudan, for The Conversation.
People with dementia could stay in the workplace longer with the right tech
People with dementia can enjoy productive working lives in the digital era, contrary to the stereotype that dementia is incompatible with modern technology
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