Husbands’ stress increases if wives earn more than 40 per cent of household income – new research
Study of US data shows persistent social norms about male breadwinning can harm men’s mental health.
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Bionic pacemaker slows progression of heart failure
The 'smart' pacemaker responds to signals from the body, instead of constantly pumping the heart at a fixed pace.
Spot the difference: Scientists find two identical-looking bird species have very different genes
Scientists have identified a new bird species from the Southern coast of China, that diverged from its Northern relatives around half a million years ago.
Local views sought on natural burials
Visiting Research Fellow at the Centre for Death & Society, Aki Miyazawa, is keen to hear from local people with experiences of natural burials.
World first on-the-spot test for synthetic drug ‘spice’ developed at University of Bath
The simple five-minute test could help health professionals diagnose and treat patients who have taken the synthetic drug.
Make fungi think they’re starving to stop them having sex, say scientists
Newly characterised receptors that repress sexual reproduction in fungi could be targeted to slow down their evolution.
‘Digital Health Generation’ project takes home Research Impact Award
For the second year running the University has won the Research Impact Award at this year’s Bristol and Bath Health and Care Awards.
Commentary and analysis
Articles written by our researchers on the news of the day.
Argentinians rebel at the ballot box
As Latin America revolts, Argentinians vote in centre-left president Alberto Fernandez.
Evolution tells us we might be the only intelligent life in the universe
Nick Longrich, senior lecturer in Paleontology and Evolutionary Biology writes for The Conversation about the improbability of intelligent life.
Where does altruism come from?
Discovery of ‘greenbeard’ genes could hold the answer.
The 2019 European election results in France
Dr Nicholas Startin writes for the University Association for Contemporary European Studies blog about the recent European election results.
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.
When should my child start speaking?
Dr Michelle St Clair and Vanessa Lloyd-Esenkaya write for The Conversation about child development.
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.
Research on advanced treatment technologies for water reclamation
19 Nov 2019 1.15pm
6 East,
2.1,
University of Bath
In this WIRC Colloquium, Luuk Rietveld from TU Delft's Department of Water Management will discuss research on water reclamation at large scales.
Digitalisation in the process industries: substance beyond the hype?
19 Nov 2019 1.15pm
2.3,
5 West,
University of Bath
Professor Costas Pantelides will present at this Department of Chemical Engineering research seminar. You can self-enrol on Moodle for more information.
The green transition and zones of sacrifice: the case of electric cars
19 Nov 2019 1.15pm
3.15,
The Chancellors' Building,
University of Bath
Can our demand for electric cars be satisfied without causing environmental and social harm?
Watch and listen
Expand your knowledge through our popular public lecture podcasts or watch short videos showcasing our research projects.
Bringing women’s voices back in
Watch women discussing gender and the oil conflict in the Niger Delta.
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.
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.