World first as artificial neurons developed to cure chronic diseases
For the first time researchers successfully reproduced the electrical properties of biological neurons onto semiconductor chips.
Research
How our research is improving lives and changing the world we live in.
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News
Research news and press releases from Bath.
Cutting nanoparticles down to size
A new technique could efficiently produce nanoparticles in tailored shapes for drug delivery
Bath academics launch new voter website ‘matchmaking’ people with their ideal political parties
A new interactive voter preference website could help improve turnout at the upcoming General Election, according to University of Bath researchers.
Looming crisis for older family carers of people with learning disabilities
A new report highlights hidden challenges pushing informal, family carers of people with conditions such as Down’s syndrome to breaking point.
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.
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.
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.
Are ‘dog years’ for real? An explanation of calculating canine age
Christian Yates, Senior Lecturer in Mathematical Biology, suggests the way we convert the years of a dog’s life to those of humans may be too simplistic.
Were other humans the first victims of the sixth mass extinction?
Nick Longrich, Senior Lecturer in Paleontology and Evolutionary Biology discusses our history with violence.
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.
Leaving no one behind: ‘accidentally’, deliberately or systemically?
10 Dec 2019 1.15pm
Chancellors' Building 3.15,
The Chancellors' Building,
University of Bath
Judith Randel and Tony German of Public Good talk about the social, political and economic factors that result in people being left behind by donor agencies.
"Goodbye Green Growth"? Why the problem of growth misidentifies our predicament
14 Jan 2020 5.15pm
East Building,
1.1,
University of Bath
An IPR Public Lecture from Global Chair and world renowned political theorist and historian, Professor Timothy Mitchell.
Brexit and the future governance of the United Kingdom
21 Jan 2020 5.15pm
Lecture Theatre 1.1,
East Building,
University of Bath
Listen to Philip Rycroft, former Permanent Secretary at the Department for Exiting the European Union, discuss Brexit and the future of the UK.
Watch and listen
Expand your knowledge through our popular public lecture podcasts or watch short videos showcasing our research projects.
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.