Same computer password for the last 10 years? You might need a vibrating cybernudge
Researchers say changing human behaviour key to foiling cyberattacks.
Research
How our research is improving lives and changing the world we live in.
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Latest research news from Bath.
News
Research news and press releases from Bath.
Study points to 'policy blueprint' to balance risks and opportunities of AI and machine-learning
The new study suggests policymakers face a tight balancing act in encouraging growth in technologies, whilst ensuring parts of society do not feel left behind.
Autism research at Bath celebrated as part of Universities UK’s ‘nation’s lifesavers’ list
Pioneering initiatives from CAAR to improve access and opportunities for the autistic community are singled out as part of UUK’s #MadeAtUni campaign.
Worrying gap between young and old revealed
The new APPG on Social Integration report, launched this week at the University’s Institute for Policy Research, highlights division between the ages.
Memorial lecture to highlight challenges posed by dementia to end of life care
The inaugural lecture, in memory of former Bath student Beatrice Godwin, takes place during ‘Dying Matters Awareness Week’.
Project points to digital solutions to tackle loneliness
The study brought together carers online in an effort to better understand and unpick their experiences of loneliness.
Electrode’s ‘hot edges’ convert CO₂ gas into fuels and chemicals
The bowl-shaped design can efficiently convert CO₂ from gas into carbon based fuels and chemicals, helping combat the threat of atmospheric carbon dioxide.
Commentary and analysis
Articles written by our researchers on the news of the day.
Why can't we all grieve for Notre Dame?
In an opinion piece for Newsweek, Professor Brad Evans unpacks the global reaction to the fire that devastated Notre Dame cathedral.
UK’s new post-Brexit immigration plan is surreal and cynical
Emma Carmel, from our Department of Social & Policy Sciences, writes about the government's plans for the UK's immigration system.
COP24 climate talks had a ‘people’s voice’, but did anyone listen?
Dr Aurelie Charles writes for The Conversation on the outcomes of the recent international climate change conference in Poland.
Young people suffering chronic pain battle isolation as they struggle to forge their identities
Dr Abbie Jordan writes for The Conversation on the challenges young people face when dealing with chronic pain.
Silicon Valley’s quest for immortality
The history, future and worrying sacrifices of humanity's search for everlasting life.
Tech giants need to take more responsibility for the advertising that makes them billions
Sarah Glozer, Senior Lecturer in Marketing, Business & Society, explains the dangers of digital advertising.
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're looking for volunteers to take part in a study exploring how exercise improves vitamin D and health in adults who are above their ideal body weight.
Learn more about your physical activity behaviour by taking part in our research
We're looking for people who are interested in doing more physical activity to help us evaluate personalised feedback from wearable monitoring technology.
Take part in our online study investigating mental health relapse
This project aims to understand more about when mental health problems might be seeming to reoccur in people who are in recovery from psychosis or anxiety.
Contribute to our psychology research by playing games with and against others
Volunteers needed for a new study examining the link between social context and perceptions of similarity between self and others' abilities.
Events
Upcoming research events including public lectures and seminars by visiting academics.
Social Mobility and Education in Britain
21 May 2019 5.15pm
10 West,
2.45,
University of Bath
Listen to Erzsébet Bukodi and John Goldthorpe discuss their recently published book 'Social Mobility and Education in Britain: Research, Politics and Policy'.
Calories, clocks and causality
22 May 2019 6.05pm
The Edge lecture theatre,
University of Bath
In this inaugural lecture, Professor James Betts presents insights from recent research into human nutrition and how this affects metabolism and physiology.
Ethics for Military Engineering: Voluntary protocols for lethal autonomous weapons systems
24 May 2019 3.15pm
4 East,
3.10,
University of Bath
In this session, Professor George R Lucas Jr will debate whether (and how) lethal autonomous weapons can be regulated and developed from an ethical standpoint.
Watch and listen
Expand your knowledge through our popular public lecture podcasts or watch short videos showcasing our research projects.
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.
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
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.
Why I engage the public - Bethan Charles (Centre for Sustainable Chemical Technologies)
Bethan Charles, PhD student from the Department of Chemistry, talks about her experiences of engaging the public with her research.
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
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
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.