Bath chemist announced as Royal Society University Research Fellow
Dr David Liptrot will take up the new post from the start of October.
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.
Professor Cathryn Mitchell awarded Institute of Physics prize
Professor Mitchell will receive the 2019 Edward Appleton Medal and Prize in November
New study challenges claim that exogenous RNA is essential for sperm function
Scientists show sperm that haven't acquired short RNA chains during development can still produce healthy mice pups
University of Bath Professor sells Nanopharm Ltd to Aptar Group
Professor Rob Price from the Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology has sold the analytical services and pharmaceutical development business he founded.
Researchers reveal lack of evidence for drugs prescribed to treat chronic pain in children
A new study has suggests much more needs to be done to improve the evidence base for treating chronic pain in children.
University of Bath named a Leader in Openness in animal research
The University has been recognised for its commitment to openness and transparency around the use of animals in research.
Tailor-made prosthetic liners could help more amputees walk again
Researchers at the University of Bath have developed a new way of designing and manufacturing bespoke prosthetic liners, in less than a day.
Commentary and analysis
Articles written by our researchers on the news of the day.
The 2019 European election results in France
Dr Nicholas Startin writes for the University Association for Contemporary European Studies blog about the recent European election results.
Sunscreen: is it safe to make your own?
Charareh Pourzand from the Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology writes for The Conversation about the dangers of homemade sunscreen.
Why can't we all grieve for Notre Dame?
In an opinion piece for Newsweek, Professor Brad Evans unpacks the global reaction to the fire that devastated Notre Dame cathedral.
UK’s new post-Brexit immigration plan is surreal and cynical
Emma Carmel, from our Department of Social & Policy Sciences, writes about the government's plans for the UK's immigration system.
COP24 climate talks had a ‘people’s voice’, but did anyone listen?
Dr Aurelie Charles writes for The Conversation on the outcomes of the recent international climate change conference in Poland.
Plastic poisons ocean bacteria
Bacteria that produces 10% of the world’s oxygen and props up the marine food chain is being poisoned by plastic.
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.
Learn more about your physical activity behaviour by taking part in our research
We're looking for people who are interested in doing more physical activity to help us evaluate personalised feedback from wearable monitoring technology.
Take part in our online study investigating mental health relapse
This project aims to understand more about when mental health problems might be seeming to reoccur in people who are in recovery from psychosis or anxiety.
Contribute to our psychology research by playing games with and against others
Volunteers needed for a new study examining the link between social context and perceptions of similarity between self and others' abilities.
Events
Upcoming research events including public lectures and seminars by visiting academics.
Exploring Conflict Through Art
17 Jul 2019 6.00pm
Arts Lecture Theatre, University of Bath, BA2 7AY,
The Edge,
University of Bath
Part of the Minerva Series of Lectures.
GW4 Social Protection Research Symposium
22 Jul 2019 9.30am
8 West,
2.34,
University of Bath
Register for a one day research seminar on social protection for PhD students from the four GW4 universities, SWDTP and IDS (University of Sussex).
This is Tomorrow
12 Sep 2019 9.30am
Arts Lecture Theatre,
The Edge,
University of Bath
This year’s Institute for Policy Research (IPR) symposium will be on the topic of This is Tomorrow, addressing some of the ongoing debates affecting our future.
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.
Why I engage the public - Bethan Charles (Centre for Sustainable Chemical Technologies)
Bethan Charles, PhD student from the Department of Chemistry, talks about her experiences of engaging the public with her research.
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.