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.
Economists from the University of Bath believe that end-of week-absenteeism could be linked to beating bank holiday traffic.
New research suggests that Shared Parental Leave (SPL) has failed to encourage greater take-up or longer leave by fathers, prompting calls for policy reform.
Most people who exercise using VR drop out when things gets too tough or dull - could programs that use sensors to tune into a person's emotional state help?
New research points way to using AI for ethical lending
A new study has revealed that when academics express political opinions on X (formerly Twitter), it can damage how credible the public thinks they are.
A new study by the Milner Centre for Evolution in the Department of Life Sciences has shed light on the mystery as to why are there so many different types.
Insights from our researchers about news and current events.
Dr Akhil Bhardwaj writes for The Conversation on how fining executives for their failings could help to prevent similar tragedies.
Professor Margaret Heffernan reviews a classic business bestseller and puts forward her case for why she thinks nobody should read it, for The Conversation.
Dr Diletta Acuti considers the 'shrinkflation' pricing strategy affecting products across our supermarkets and where this leaves consumers, and brand trust.
Dr Akhil Bhardwaj reviews the airline's decision not to honour the deal in full, for The Conversation.
Dr Chris Amaral writes for The Conversation on how AI is influencing car finance loans in Canada, to the detriment of women.
Drs Olivia Brown and Alicia Cork explain the impact of the Online Safety Act and why social media's role in far-right riots are putting it under the spotlight.
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 help us explore if consuming a ketone drink for four weeks improves immune, metabolic and cognitive health in adults aged 60 to 80 years.
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.
We are recruiting volunteers to take part in our research into the impact of intermittent fasting on energy balance and associated health outcomes.
Upcoming research events including public lectures and seminars by visiting academics.
Join us at the University of Bath for the first Engineering Porous Materials at Multiple Scales (EPoMM) conference from 18-19 September.
In this inaugural lecture, Javier will cover his career to date, including his research on the effects of nutrition and exercise on health and performance.
In her inaugural lecture, Lizzi will look at the role education plays in enabling global social justice and achieving the SDGs.