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.
Combining step tracking with mindfulness training delivered via a mobile app can boost people’s desire to exercise.
The University of Bath is supporting a new research partnership that has received £5 million in funding to address staff shortages in same-day and urgent care.
The Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA) has awarded funding of £2.2 million to Professor Min Pan to unlock a step change in Robot Dexterity.
New research from the University of Bath reveals delayed diagnosis and undertreatment of psoriatic arthritis often results in irreversible damage to joints.
We're launching the UK’s first early-warning public health surveillance system based on detecting traces of chemicals and biological markers found in water.
Scientists show sperm that haven't acquired short RNA chains during development can still produce healthy mice pups
Insights from our researchers about news and current events.
In this article for The Conversation, Dr Steve Westlake explores the climate controversy sparked by Katy Perry’s celebrity space flight.
Why do women go through the menopause, and are there evolutionary benefits? Prof Turi King explores the evidence.
Dr Naomi Pendle discusses the impact of US aid cuts in Sudan, for The Conversation.
Why do children from poorer families do worse at school? Dr Ceri Brown explains the reasons behind the disadvantage gap in this piece for The Conversation.
Dr Liz Marks from the Department of Psychology explains what eco-anxiety is and shares strategies to help you manage it.
The UK government has announced £65m to fund a new system called Borealis which is intended to help the UK military defend its satellites against threats.
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.
Upcoming research events including public lectures and seminars by visiting academics.
Will Hutton and Polly Toynbee discuss how the government has been addressing the pressing economic, social and political challenges we face.
The Healthy Later Living Network is pleased to be joined by Dr Lukasz Piwek, from the School of Management, who will be talking about his research.
Join leading experts, researchers and industry professionals to explore the latest developments and applications in ferroelectric materials.