Gender trumps politics in determining people’s ability to read others’ minds

Psychologists surveyed over 4,000 people to test social ability to analyse what factors determine how well you understand and get on with others.

Innovation in Sport event comes to Bath

The University of Bath will host a public event on Tuesday 6 June to showcase its sports-related activities, research, and successes.

Three industrial collaborations secure funding as part of latest £149m EPSRC Prosperity Partnerships

Research projects investigating hydrogen-based aviation fuels, flexible electronics and injectable medicines receive major funding

Hydrogen-powered double-decker bus to be developed by IAAPS engineers

Bath & IAAPS researchers selected as partners on £12.7m HEIDI project

Fossil of mosasaur with bizarre “screwdriver teeth” found in Morocco

Scientists have discovered a new species of rare mosasaur in Morocco, adding to evidence of the vast diversity of these marine reptiles 66 million years ago.

iCAST named as finalist for global entrepreneurship awards

iCAST is a finalist for the 2023 Triple E Awards, an international award for entrepreneurship in higher education.

Research with Impact: Growing our future sports stars with biobanding

Learn how our research is helping to level the playing field, uncover hidden talent, reduce injuries and support the stars of the future.

Research with Impact: Tackling the global supply chain crisis

Learn how logistics research at Bath is speeding up cancer treatment, improving vaccine supplies, cutting airline delays and streamlining warehouse deliveries.

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.

Bath Beacons announced to address grand challenges

Bath Beacons have been selected to lead multi-disciplinary research projects addressing grand challenges.

Bath Beacons initiative is launched

The Bath Beacons initiative is launched, empowering our research community to tackle major research challenges by building consortia for large-scale funding.

Are you a shark or a teddy? How understanding conflict styles can help overcome fights with family

Dr Sam Carr writes for The Conversation.

Ukraine war: how the west’s weak reaction to Crimea’s referendum paved the way for a wider invasion

Read Dr Stephen Hall (Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies) latest article for The Conversation from March 2023.

Reflections on Ukraine War: One Year On

Our experts from PoLIS have been providing media analysis on all aspects of the war in Ukraine for the past 12 months. One year on, we get their reflections.

Gender pay gap is bigger for some women than others – here’s how to work it out

Lecturer in Social Policy from the Department of Social & Policy Sciences, Dr Helen Kowalewska writes for The Conversation.

Volunteers with knee osteoarthritis wanted to test if smartphone app can improve symptoms

Health researchers at Bath want participants to help them evaluate the effectiveness of a new lifestyle app, iKOALA, to help manage knee osteoarthritis.

Mathematics could provide solution to holding large events safely

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.

Help us to find out if just a single exercise session can improve our vitamin D status

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.

Support our study that aims to improve knee joint health

Take part in this study comparing different foot orientations on knee joints during daily activities. You'll receive a biomechanical report for taking part.

Research culture

Putting people at the heart of research and innovation.

Research & Innovation Services (RIS)

We help researchers develop proposals, run projects and disseminate their findings.

Handbook on the Governance and Politics of Migration - A short video explainer

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.

Oscar Niemeyer: Brazil's king of curves

In this BBC broadcast, Dr Juliana Holley from Architecture discusses Niemeyer's rule-breaking work.

In conversation with: Professor Rachel Forrester-Jones

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

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

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.

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.

Eradicating extreme poverty in Bangladesh

Over 1 million people have increased access to livelihood support, enabling them to move out of extreme poverty as a direct result of our research.