Introducing AHRC and BBC Radio 3 2020 New Generation Thinkers

Dr Darragh McGee has been selected from hundreds of applicants for this year’s New Generation Thinkers – a high-profile scheme with the AHRC and BBC Radio 3.

Scientists investigate why females live longer than males

Milner Centre scientists working as part of an international team found that, like humans, female wild animals tend to live significantly longer than males.

Major research partnership promises ‘new era’ of support for ageing society

Experts from the University will partner with Guild Living to deliver its ambitious plans to enhance urban later living communities, including within the City

Buffed-up avatars deter us from exercising hard

An award-winning paper from the University of Bath shows people perform better in VR exercise games when they compete against a realistic avatar of themselves

Crocs’ better parenting skills could make them more resilient to climate change

Milner Centre for Evolution scientists have found clues as to why crocodiles are the great survivors of mass extinctions.

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.

Can you help us with our study into maternal depression and OCD?

We're looking for people to help us find out more about what contributes to some women developing these problems, in particular what beliefs they may hold.

Volunteer for a mother to child embodiment study in an immersive virtual reality environment

This study will explore whether an immersive virtual reality environment can recreate the feelings of a young child in mothers.

Take part in our research about persistent knee pain and osteoarthritis

We are looking for people to help us with two new projects about knee pain and osteoarthritis

Volunteer for our study into how people experience therapy for PTSD when they lack trauma memories

We are looking for people who have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but do not recall the trauma's cause.

Volunteer for our study in energy balance and the role of sugar, carbohydrates and fats

This diet intervention in healthy adults, measures how dietary sugar, carbohydrates and fats influence health through energy intake and energy expenditure

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.

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.

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.