Bath Beacons
Our multidisciplinary Beacons empower our research community to tackle major global challenges by building consortia for large-scale funding.
Research
How our research is improving lives and changing the world we live in.
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Our research strategy
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 and wellbeing, and Digital.
Research culture
Putting people at the heart of research and innovation.
Research institutes
Our institutes span a number of fields of research.
Research centres and groups
Our research spans a number of fields and we work together in cross-disciplinary groups.
Research integrity and ethics
How we make sure our research meets the highest ethical standards including guidance, resources and contact information.
News
Research news and press releases from Bath.
Human metabolism produces two billion tonnes of CO₂ a year, global study finds
University of Bath-led research finds a 74% rise over 30 years, largely driven by population growth.
University of Bath awarded prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) Research Fellowship
Dr Ilda Tole, Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering, is addressing the urgent need for sustainable construction materials in achieving climate goals.
TikTok returns 'no violation' decision on 95% of reports of UK-facing accounts advertising drugs, study finds
Bath study finds that TikTok's in-app reporting system fails to act on most reports made against accounts advertising illegal drugs for sale to UK users.
Chemists develop blueprint for designing powerful fluorescent materials for better disease detection
Scientists have produced a new azulene-based probe that is five times brighter than the original molecule.
Bath professor elected Fellow of the American Physical Society
Professor Ventsislav Valev has been elected a Fellow of the American Physical Society in recognition of his exceptional contribution to physics.
Could tomorrow's optical fibres be grown from silk?
Bath scientists explore whether silk proteins can be used to grow optical fibres as part of a £50 million ARIA programme to create new advanced materials.
Commentary and analysis
Insights from our researchers about news and current events.
How long until wearable brain‑computer interfaces become mainstream?
Alongside implantable brain-computer interfaces, wearable, non-implantable BCIs are increasingly emerging. these are already being sold to consumers.
Drug company promotion negatively affects how doctors prescribe: Insights from a new Cochrane review
Drug firm promotion is a global phenomenon. In 2020, seven of the top ten largest drug companies globally spent more on marketing than on developing new drugs.
When does hardship become poverty? The left and right draw the line differently
Dr Joanna Syrda says people with different political values draw the poverty line in different places, explaining her research for The Conversation.
In re‑releasing Avengers Endgame, Marvel is quietly admitting its Multiverse failures
Dr Roman Pavlyuchenko writes for The Conversation on Marvel's strategy to re-release its highest grossing film of all time.
Why gatherings and celebrations are such an important part of summer
Dr Annayah Prosser draws on her research into the significance of festivals for social connections and promoting sustainable connections for The Conversation.
Beatrix Potter was obsessed with fungi – and she was quite the naturalist
Joni Wildman (Life Sciences) writes in The Conversation about a little-known side to the children's author.
Research with Impact
Through collaborative partnerships, our research is creating a healthier, more sustainable, and connected future for all.
How chemistry research at Bath is tackling the plastics problem
In the sustainable chemical technologies space, we're putting chemistry at the core of new solutions that will enable a circular economy.
Bath research is helping businesses innovate for the future
From boosting crop yields to supporting workers with dementia, read about how our academics are making innovation work for business and industry.
Our research into psychology, digital behaviour, and pain is supporting young people's health
From tackling chronic pain and reducing self-harm to supporting mental health, autism inclusion, and healthy behaviours, our work is shaping better futures.
How our engineering and management research is powering the UK's industrial strategy
How Bath is helping to accelerate the UK’s transition to net zero, strengthen industrial capabilities, and foster inclusive growth.
How our research is making sport more inclusive
Through our sport research, we are making a huge impact on the lives of people worldwide and progressing positive policy change to help level the playing field.
How our pharmacology, psychology, chemistry and social policy research is protecting consumers
From reducing emergency admissions to tackling antimicrobial resistance, we're driving innovations that address some of the world's biggest health challenges.
Get involved
Find out about opportunities to take part in research projects.
Help us research how metabolism is impacted by exercise at different times of the day
Earn £400 and help us research how exercise during different times of the day affects metabolism. We need healthy individuals aged 18-50 with a BMI of 18-35.
How do you cope with stressful and traumatic life events? Join our research study
We need volunteers to help us research how personal characteristics can help individuals cope with stressful and traumatic life events.
Take part in our research into the health benefits of intermittent fasting
We are recruiting volunteers to take part in our research into the impact of intermittent fasting on energy balance and associated health outcomes.
Take part in this study about seeking therapy for trauma related to racial identity
We are exploring the experiences of seeking psychological assessment and treatment for trauma related to racial identities.
Can you help us improve the experience for those using online tribute funds and digital dedications?
We are looking for volunteers like you to help us research the use of digital forms of charitable giving to honour the memory of people who have died.
Events
Upcoming research events including public lectures and seminars by visiting academics.
Research Culture 2026 - Forward, together
3 Nov 2026 9.30am
1 West
,
University of Bath
Explore the latest Research Culture innovations, resources, and examples of good practice at Bath.
Tobacco industry disinformation: emerging tactics and lessons for public health
3 Nov 2026 12.30pm
Online
The Tobacco Control Research Group will host an interactive webinar on tobacco industry disinformation, as part of London Global Cancer Week 2026.