BathMat trial shows promise in cutting ICU workload while improving care for critically ill patients

The inflatable device could reduce staff needed to reposition ventilated patients and help intensive care teams deliver life-saving treatment more efficiently

New membrane accelerates purification of industrial solvents

Research collaboration with KU Leuven speeds up separation of water and isopropanol using less energy.

Immune navigation system discovered that could lead to better treatments for chronic inflammation

Scientists have uncovered how white blood cells are directed towards an infection site in the gut without damaging healthy tissue in the process.

New research turns the Dunning-Kruger effect on its head: Rethinking the confident incompetent

Study reverses one of psychology’s most famous findings to show confidence follows competence.

Moral injury can be devastating: new assessment protocol makes it easier to identify those at risk

A new measure designed to spot people with moral injury and to help them receive the support they need has been developed by psychologists at Bath.

Continental clean sweep for artistic swimmer Ranjuo Tomblin at Paris 2026

The University of Bath sporting scholar won all four of his events at the European Aquatics Championships, while recent graduate Kate Shortman bagged bronze.

Dream day for Bath students Matthew Ward and Lowri Windsor at Glasgow 2026

Matthew won mixed medley relay bronze in the swimming pool with host nation Scotland and Lowri made her senior Wales netball debut in an emphatic victory.

Flawless Toby Samuel serves up biggest ATP Challenger success yet in Canada

The Team Bath Tennis professional didn't drop a set all week as he won the Winnipeg National Bank Challenger title, moving him up to 112 in the world rankings.

Silver double for swimmer Cam Brooker on opening weekend of Glasgow 2026

The University of Bath swimmer helped Team England secure podium places at the Commonwealth Games in both the men's 4x100m and 4x200m freestyle relays.

Judo coach Adam Hall out of retirement for "one last hurrah" at Glasgow 2026

Adam, part of the University of Bath judo programme since 2007, has qualified for the Commonwealth Games after returning to the mat following eight years out.

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.

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.

Lessons from Canada on assisted dying

Christopher Lyon, a Visiting Fellow at the Centre for Death and Society writes about Canada's approach to assisted dying

Beatrix Potter was obsessed with fungi – and she was quite the naturalist

Joni Wildman (Life Sciences) writes in The Conversation about a little-known side to the children's author.

The psychology of overconfidence: why excessive self‑belief is often a successful strategy in life

Professor Chris Dawson of the School of Managment explains the psychology, benefits and risks of overconficence in this article for The Conversation

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.