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New IQ research shows why smarter people make better decisions
Higher IQ is linked to more accurate probability forecasting and effective decision-making.
Systemic risks in the leveraged U.S. loan market may herald new financial crisis – study
Study flags pricing distortions in leveraged loans market, issues with non-bank lenders.
Beyond Access: The hidden factors behind active ageing in communities
New University of Bath research shows it's not just about how many opportunities older adults have to be active - it’s about how good those opportunities are.
Coastal engineering expert Professor Jun Zang named among Top 50 Women in Engineering
Bath researcher features in Women’s Engineering Society Top 50, marking International Women in Engineering Day
Bath space weather sensors to launch into orbit in 2027
TOPCAT II satellite payload created by University of Bath engineers joins new UK mission Orpheus
Prescribing fewer antibiotics might not be enough to combat threat of “superbugs”, says new research
Scientists at Bath have found that despite fewer antibiotics being used during lockdown, antimicrobial resistance still persisted in the environment.
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.
Young people under care of Bristol Children’s Hospital Make a Move! at Team Bath
Nearly 200 young people enjoyed a day of sporting fun at the event, which encourages those undergoing treatment for cancer and blood conditions to get active.
University of Bath student-athletes representing GB at World University Games
The rowers, swimmers and tennis players are joined by three Bath-based coaches as Germany hosts the second-biggest multi-sport event after the Olympics
University of Bath unveils the UK’s first fully recyclable 3G pitch
New rubber-free pitch adds to the University’s leading sports facilities
Busy summer of international rugby for University of Bath students
Bath Rugby hero Max Ojomoh is in line for his senior England debut and seven fellow students have been selected for the 2025 World Rugby U20 Championships
Team Bath Netball secure silver medals in inaugural NXT Gen League season
Vitality Roses Head Coach Jess Thirlby was in a 1,000-strong crowd to see the Blue & Gold beat Leeds Rhinos and leapfrog their opponents into second place.
Five medals for University of Bath students at Euro U23 Swimming Champs
Jack Skerry won 100m backstroke gold and was joined on the podium by fellow sporting scholar Matthew Ward, while Cam Brooker bagged a bronze brace in Slovakia
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.
How did humans evolve such rotten genetics?
Prof Laurence Hurst writes in The Conversation about why we have evolved to be imperfect.
Sirens: the dark psychology of how people really get drawn into cults
Dr Joy Cranham in the Department of Education reviews the Netflix hit Sirens and explains for survivors, cult life is not eccentric – it is traumatic.
The strategic defence review means three new approaches for the UK
Professor of War and Technology, David Galbreath comments on the UK government's new strategic defence review for The Conversation.
Ukraine drone strikes on Russian airbase reveal any country is vulnerable to the same kind of attack
Professor Mike Lewis explores how Operation Spiderweb struck deep inside Russian territory, and how drone technology is outpacing airspace management.
Why is it so hard for young people to get jobs?
Dr Farooq Mughal explores the challenges facing graduate job hunters and proposes a way forward for employers, universities and policy makers.
UK and EU sign new trade, fishing and defence deal – what do economists think?
Professor Phil Tomlinson Dr Maria Garcia give their views on the new EU-UK defence and security pact and the fisheries agreement.
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