World leading and internationally excellent research recognised at the University of Bath

More than 90% of Bath research submitted to REF 2021 was ranked as ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’
The latest research news from Bath.
More than 90% of Bath research submitted to REF 2021 was ranked as ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’
Research news and press releases from Bath.
Dr Paula Smith from our Department of Psychology was involved in developing the new toolkit with teams from UWE Bristol and the Race Equality Foundation.
Dr Vasanta Subramanian has been awarded nearly £50,000 to study how a species of African fish can help scientists develop treatments for Alzheimer’s disease.
Using inhaled antibiotics to treat lower respiratory tract infections could help reduce antimicrobial resistance.
Dr Ute Jungwirth from the Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology is the new chair of Cancer Research at Bath and she has plans for a September in-person event.
As the Queen’s Speech outlined plans for changes to the Mental Health Act, a study highlights the challenging experiences for family members of people detained.
ESRC-funded study aims to help policymakers and business address poor UK productivity
Read the stories behind our 2021 REF submission and learn about our excellent results and what they mean for the University's future aims.
Find out about the research behind our REF 2021 submission, where 92% of our research was classified as world-leading or internationally excellent.
Watch a video of Professor Sarah Hainsworth, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) discussing the Research Excellence Framework 2021 results.
Case studies that highlight the depth of our research impact on society.
Our sports scientists have become embedded within British Skeleton’s Applied Science Programme as the team prepare for both Beijing 2022 and Milan Cortina 2026.
Children with pain are better able to live full lives because of the research conducted by our Centre for Pain Research.
Drawing upon our research, global organisations have been able to make decisions on climate change, for the future.
Using metal powder laser melting, our research on industrial 3D printing has helped to improve processes and develop new products with our industrial partners.
Through space-based communication research we’ve influenced public policy and security. Our algorithms help keep GPS systems functioning and accurate.
Event facilitates links between business leaders and academic researchers, showcases student start-up successes
The Bath Beacons initiative aligns with national priorities, empowering our researchers to find new approaches to public health, reduce the impact of climate change, and discover new ways for technology to enhance human performance.
Bath Beacons have been selected to lead multi-disciplinary research projects addressing grand challenges.
The Bath Beacons initiative is launched, empowering our research community to tackle major research challenges by building consortia for large-scale funding.
Articles written by our researchers on the news of the day.
Professor Andrew Crane, from our School of Management, writes for The Conversation.
After months of volatility, energy costs for the average household in the UK will increase by £693 this year. Dr Bruce Morley writes for The Conversation.
Dr Kit Yates (Mathematical Sciences) argues in The Conversation why removing remaining measures now is a bad idea.
Dr Ben Radley from Bath's Centre for Development Studies reflects on lessons from Ebola for The Conversation.
Dr Ricky Kanabar (SPS) contributes to a new article for The Conversation focusing on pensioner poverty in Britain.
We will likely live longer, and become taller and more lightly built. We’ll probably be less aggressive and have smaller brains. Biology explains why.
Find out more about the opportunities to take part in research projects.
Health researchers at Bath want participants to help them evaluate the effectiveness of a new lifestyle app, iKOALA, to help manage knee osteoarthritis.
Organisers of a Virtual Study Group are looking for scientists to take part in a workshop to help solve Covid19 safety challenges faced by the events industry.
This breakfast-based intervention measures how breakfast protein and carbohydrate content influence health through energy intake and energy expenditure.
We are looking for volunteers to take part in exciting new research investigating how a single bout of exercise might free up stored vitamin D from fat tissue.
Take part in this study comparing different foot orientations on knee joints during daily activities. You'll receive a biomechanical report for taking part.
This diet intervention in healthy adults, measures how dietary sugar, carbohydrates and fats influence health through energy intake and energy expenditure
Upcoming research events including public lectures and seminars by visiting academics.
Join Andy Rowell as he explains what it is like to investigate the dirty underbelly of Big Tobacco.
Dr Margaret Heffernan talks to Professor Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE about how the public engages with climate change, energy and transport and how we can progress.
Join us as we discuss some of the principles of sustainable construction, including designing for disassembly and adaptability.
Expand your knowledge through our popular public lecture podcasts or watch short videos showcasing our research projects.
Dr Emma Carmel and Dr Katharina Lenner (SPS) with Dr Regine Paul (University of Bergen) explore key themes and discussions from their new book about migration.
In this BBC broadcast, Dr Juliana Holley from Architecture discusses Niemeyer's rule-breaking work.
Professor Rachel Forrester-Jones talks about her research, her motivations for doing it and the wider work of the Centre for the Analysis of Social Policy.
Listen to Dr Thomas Curran discuss perfectionism for TEDMED. He highlights how it develops and its impact on mental health.
Dr Ana Dinerstein (Department of Social & Policy Sciences) speaks about the success of her book and the movement for change it’s inspiring around the world.
Prof Ed Feil and Dr Maisem Laabei (B&B) feature in this video by GW4 Antimicrobial Alliance to coincide with Antibiotic Awareness Week (18-24 Nov).
Read the latest published papers from our academics and find out more about the research facilities we have and how you can use them.
Explore research from academics at Bath in our Pure research portal.
Our research spans a number of fields and we work together in cross-disciplinary groups.
Research facilities are available for testing and analysing research, with expert support from university staff.
Our policies and procedures on how we carry out ethically responsible research.
What you need to do as part of your research project to make sure your research complies with our ethical principles.
Information and news about all research policy and governance matters that may have an impact on research staff or their research.
Find out who to contact if you have a question about our research integrity and ethics.