Research

How our research is improving lives and changing the world we live in.

Spotlight on

Latest research news from Bath.

Study points to positive effects of guided self-help for depression in autistic adults

Couple and dog walking in a wood with over-exposed sun in background.

The new study published in the journal Autism suggests a form of low intensity CBT could offer new hope for people with co-occuring autism and depression.

News

Research news and press releases from Bath.

Dialling up the heat on nanoparticles

The ability of metallic nanoparticles to harvest and control light is transforming scientific research, according to physicists from the University of Bath.

Most meat eaters support veganism as ‘ethical’ and good for the environment

Image of a vegetarian - vegan meal enjoyed by friends.

A new survey finds support for veganism among meat eaters, but suggests most think it is inconvenient, expensive and a sacrifice in terms of taste.

New videos reveal success stories of smokers with mental health conditions who managed to quit

Caroline - one of the six people to be featured as part of the new video series.

Work from our Addiction & Mental Health Group calls on health professionals to do more to help those with mental health conditions kick the habit.

Smartphone cameras and pregnancy test-like procedure can speed up Urinary Tract Infection diagnosis

New 25-minute test could simplify initial diagnosis of urinary tract infections and assist in the fight against the global threat of antibiotic resistance

How to stay motivated in achieving your 2020 New Year’s Resolutions

Professor Bas Verplanken from our Department of Pscyhology shares his top tips on making better resolutions and putting plans in place to help stick to them.

Washing Machine Project heads to refugee camps in Iraq

Nav Sawhney with one of the Divya manual drive washing machines on campus at the University of Bath.

An innovative project from Bath MSc student Nav Sawhney to bring low-cost, manual washing machines to refugee camps will be piloted in Iraq from this week.

Commentary and analysis

Articles written by our researchers on the news of the day.

Recycling plastics indefinitely

Research led by Matthew Jones (Chemistry, CSCT) on chemically recycling PLA plastic without losing any of its properties.

Argentinians rebel at the ballot box

Alberto Fernandez talks into a microphone.

As Latin America revolts, Argentinians vote in centre-left president Alberto Fernandez.

How the extinction of ice age mammals may have forced us to invent civilisation

Modern Homo sapiens first evolved 250,000 to 350,000 years ago, but first civilisations only appeared 6,400 years ago.

Are ‘dog years’ for real? An explanation of calculating canine age

Christian Yates, Senior Lecturer in Mathematical Biology, suggests the way we convert the years of a dog’s life to those of humans may be too simplistic.

Were other humans the first victims of the sixth mass extinction?

Nick Longrich, Senior Lecturer in Paleontology and Evolutionary Biology discusses our history with violence.

Labour’s low-carbon ‘warm homes for all’ could revolutionise social housing

David Coley and Jo Richardson write on the realities of moving towards all homes built being carbon neutral.

Get involved

Find out more about the opportunities to take part in research projects.

Take part in our study and exercise your way to a healthier vitamin D status

We need volunteers to help us show that exercise can improve vitamin D levels and overall health, and that we don’t need to lose weight to get these benefits.

Events

Upcoming research events including public lectures and seminars by visiting academics.

Under-the-hood of a low 'carbon' global equity fund

3 Feb 2020 1.15pm 1.34, 8 West, University of Bath

A Centre for Governance, Regulation and Industrial Strategy seminar from Dr Paul Cox, University of Bath

Mathematical Secrets You Cannot Live Without

6 Feb 2020 6.00pm Weston Studio, The Edge, University of Bath

Part of the Minerva Series of Lectures

South America between elections and insurrections

11 Feb 2020 1.15pm Chancellors' Building, 3.10, University of Bath

Professor Fabio Luis Barbosa dos Santos, from Federal University of São Paulo, will discuss the recent political landscape in South America.

Watch and listen

Expand your knowledge through our popular public lecture podcasts or watch short videos showcasing our research projects.

In conversation with: Professor Rachel Forrester-Jones

Professor Rachel Forrester-Jones sits in the recording booth.

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.

Our dangerous quest to perfect ourselves

Two small blocks with a happy face in the foreground and a sad face in the background.

Listen to Dr Thomas Curran discuss perfectionism for TEDMED. He highlights how it develops and its impact on mental health.

The Art of Organising Hope

Ana Dinerstein - 'The Art of Organizing Hope'

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.

Loneliness in the Digital Age

Find out about the ESRC-funded project, led by Professor Julie Barnett in our Department of Psychology working with partners around the UK.

Step into The Cubicle

A man and two women standing in a cubicle with positive body image slogans on their T-shirts

Watch a video about the collaborative initiative highlighting issues around body image in contemporary society.

Research Spotlight: Why do we feel pain differently?

Dr Janet Bultitude from the Centre for Pain Research explores the science of pain and why it might affect us all differently.

Research activity, groups and facilities

Read the latest published papers from our academics and find out more about the research facilities we have and how you can use them.

Find people, papers and projects on our research portal

Explore research from academics at Bath in our Pure research portal.

Research centres, institutes and groups

Our research spans a number of fields and we work together in cross-disciplinary groups.

Research facilities available for academic use, industry and businesses

Research facilities are available for testing and analysing research, with expert support from university staff.

Impact

Case studies that highlight the depth of our research impact on society.

Reducing the stress of police interviews for autistic people

A person being interviewed by the police.

We talk to Dr Katie Maras about her work in establishing new techniques to allow the police to effectively interview autistic people.

Carving out new politics of hope for 2019

Dr Ana Dinerstein presents the 'Art of Organising Hope'.

A manifesto for change written by Bath academic Dr Ana Cecilia Dinerstein is inspiring a new generation around the world to think differently about politics.

Straw scientifically proven as viable building material

Our research has made affordable, environmentally-friendly houses a reality. The first super-insulated, low-carbon straw houses are hitting the open market.

Unearthing the voices of the mine

Our new feature film from Roy Maconachie and Simon Wharf explores the pathway of a diamond from mine to market, and asks the question, who really benefits?

Black holes: the realm of extreme physics

Take a look at the universe with our Professor of Extragalactic Astronomy, Carole Mundell.

Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014

The results of REF 2014 confirmed our research excellence - 87% of our research was defined as world-leading or internationally excellent.

Research integrity and ethics

Our policies and procedures on how we carry out ethically responsible research.

Carrying 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.

Getting help with research integrity and ethics queries

Find out who to contact if you have a question about our research integrity and ethics.