Bath Beacons

Our multidisciplinary Beacons empower our research community to tackle major global challenges by building consortia for large-scale funding.
To strengthen the impact of our research, sharpen our focus, and increase our influence, we've identified three primary research themes for working together across disciplines: Sustainability, Health & Wellbeing, and Digital.
Our multidisciplinary Beacons empower our research community to tackle major global challenges by building consortia for large-scale funding.
Our research is helping to change the world for the better. We work in partnership to help create a healthier, more sustainable and connected future for us all.
Putting people at the heart of research and innovation.
Our institutes span a number of fields of research.
Our research spans a number of fields and we work together in cross-disciplinary groups.
How we make sure our research meets the highest ethical standards including guidance, resources and contact information.
Research news and press releases from Bath.
The study of ‘starquakes’ (like earthquakes, but in stars) promises to give us important new insights into the properties of neutron stars.
A UK-Brazil study links childhood trauma to psychiatric disorders in adolescents from low- and middle-income countries.
New research Institute to put people at the heart of research into threats posed by digital technology.
Study reveals how memes in online communities reinforce the collective identity of conspiracy theorists.
Pharma watchdog rules Wegovy, Ozempic, and Saxenda manufacturer Novo Nordisk seriously breached transparency rules, sparking calls for urgent reform.
Largest global study since COVID-19 pandemic shows scientists are trusted around the world.
Insights from our researchers about news and current events.
Dr Kit Yates (Mathematical Sciences) writes in The Conversation about the statistical evidence used in Lucy Letby's conviction.
Prof Dylan Thompson & Prof Javier Gonzalez debunk the weight loss claim in The Conversation.
Is Trump shifting his strategy on ending the Ukraine war? Professor David Galbreath discusses in The Conversation.
Professor Felia Allum breaks down how Giorgia Meloni's govt is rolling back Italy's anti-mafia laws for The Conversation.
Dr Sam Carr explains why writing long reads for The Conversation can be ‘instrumental’ in developing research.
As Alexander Lukashenko takes up a seventh straight term as Belarus president Dr Stephen Hall explains why most western leaders dismiss the result as a "sham".
Find out about opportunities to take part in research projects.
Join our study that looks at how short periods of carbohydrate restriction impact health, and whether a new mobile health app can help with lifestyle adherence.
A study to explore the experiences of parenthood of Albanian mothers who have survived human trafficking and modern slavery.
We need volunteers to be part of our research study into the impact of stress and mindfulness on decision-making. You’ll receive £12 for completing the study.
Upcoming research events including public lectures and seminars by visiting academics.
Hear from Jens Beckert, Director at Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies and author of How We Sold Our Future: The Failure to Fight Climate Change.
Professor Dirk Lindebaum will present his research on the dangers of digitally mediated management learning and education.
Dr Ian Jackson (University of Wolverhampton) will be discussing his research on supply-side and demand-side measures.