New study brings personalised immunotherapy prescriptions a step closer
Research validates an imaging platform co-developed at CTI-Bath which predicts if a cancer patient would respond well to immunotherapy.
Research
How our research is improving lives and changing the world we live in.
Spotlight on
The latest research news from Bath.
News
Research news and press releases from Bath.
Hospitals more risky than farms when it comes to Klebsiella superbug spread, says study
A study led by Bath's Milner Centre for Evolution investigated spread of Klebsiella bacteria between humans and the environment.
Can a new technique for capturing ‘hot’ electrons make solar cells more efficient?
A Bath discovery opens a new route for measuring and controlling hot electrons. The hope is that more energy will be available to power solar cells.
Students win gold for a design that turns a pollutant into a soil nutrient
A team from Bath has won a gold medal in the prestigious iGEM competition for developing a bacterial variant that closes the loop on human phosphate use.
Bath chemist wins prestigious award for life-saving idea
University of Bath chemist Dr Asel Sartbaeva has won a prestigious award at the WISE Awards for women in science, technology and engineering.
Nerve cell discovery may lead to better treatment for diseases of the nervous system
A discovery that may improve treatment options for patients with neurodegenerative diseases has been made by scientists at Bath and KCL.
Black holes don’t always power gamma-ray bursts, new research shows
Space scientists may need to rethink how GRBs are formed after research shows supramassive stars sometimes trigger these huge extragalactic bursts of energy.
Research Excellence Framework 2021
Read the stories behind our 2021 REF submission and learn about our excellent results and what they mean for the University's future aims.
Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021
Find out about the research behind our REF 2021 submission, where 92% of our research was classified as world-leading or internationally excellent.
REF 2021: A message from Professor Sarah Hainsworth, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research)
Watch a video of Professor Sarah Hainsworth, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) discussing the Research Excellence Framework 2021 results.
Our results in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021
More than 90% of Bath research submitted to REF 2021 was defined as world-leading or internationally excellent.
Impact
Case studies that highlight the depth of our research impact on society.
How the University of Bath is supporting British athletes to succeed at the Olympic Winter Games
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.
Enabling children with chronic pain to live full lives
Children with pain are better able to live full lives because of the research conducted by our Centre for Pain Research.
Informing global policy and decision making around climate change
Drawing upon our research, global organisations have been able to make decisions on climate change, for the future.
Printing a design revolution with additive manufacture
Using metal powder laser melting, our research on industrial 3D printing has helped to improve processes and develop new products with our industrial partners.
Protecting critical infrastructure from extreme space weather and radio jamming
Through space-based communication research we’ve influenced public policy and security. Our algorithms help keep GPS systems functioning and accurate.
University of Bath inaugural Enterprise Day – bridging the gap between campus and companies
Event facilitates links between business leaders and academic researchers, showcases student start-up successes
Bath Beacons
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 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.
Commentary and analysis
Articles written by our researchers on the news of the day.
8 billion people: how evolution made it happen
Professor Matthew Wills (Milner Centre for Evolution) writes for The Conversation.
Twitter and Elon Musk: why free speech absolutism threatens human rights
Dr Sarah Glozer and PhD Emily Jane Godwin co-author for The Conversation on the implications for moderation of content following Musk's Twitter takeover.
Superbugs in the environment rarely transfer to humans
Antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria that evolve in farm animals are not easily transmitted to humans, Prof Ed Feil and colleagues find.
What if the dinosaurs hadn’t gone extinct?
Dr Nick Longrich (Milner Centre for Evolution) writes about how our world might look now if dinosaurs still roamed the planet.
Bath scientists lead international team to investigate anti-microbial resistance
Professor Ed Feil (Milner Centre for Evolution) is leading a GW4 alliance project to monitor the transfer of anti-microbial resistance genes between bacteria.
A £15 national minimum wage won’t tackle the cost of living crisis
An economist from the University of Bath explains why a £15 national minimum wage won’t tackle the cost of living crisis.
Get involved
Find out more about the opportunities to take part in research projects.
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.
Support for researchers
How we support researchers within our community and put people at the heart of our research.
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.
Events
Upcoming research events including public lectures and seminars by visiting academics.
Can geoscience save the world?
29 Nov 2022 4.30pm
Online
The Earth is warming, with changes in our climate being of global concern. Prof Chris Jackson will argue that geoscience can save the world.
University of Bath postgraduate MSc Public Policy Webinar
30 Nov 2022 11.00am
Online
Join our webinar to find out all you need to know, and ask any questions you have about the course.
Seminar: The Economics of Universal Basic Income
2 Dec 2022 11.30am
Room 2, Consejo Superior De Investigaciones Cientificas,
1050 Ixelles
Join academics and alumni for a roundtable discussion on the financial implications of Universal Basic Income
Watch and listen
Expand your knowledge through our popular public lecture podcasts or watch short videos showcasing our research projects.
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.
GW4 tackling global threat of antimicrobial resistance by using One Health approach: new video
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).
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.
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.
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.
Getting help with research integrity and ethics queries
Find out who to contact if you have a question about our research integrity and ethics.