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Research with Impact

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From excitement to disillusionment – new study identifies 4 emotional stages of professional careers

Study of UK lawyers flags need to consider emotions and coping skills in career progression.

Professor Steve Ward elected an Honorary Fellow of the British Pharmacological Society

The honour recognises sustained excellence and leadership in science, healthcare, and public service.

Optimistic thinking linked with lower cognitive abilities - new research

Study flags negative implications for financial wellbeing

Scientists harness flower “super power” to pave the way for new drug treatments

Researchers from the Department of Life Sciences have developed a way of joining up the ends of proteins, making them more stable and easier to get into cells.

Cognitive ability mattered in the UK’s vote for Brexit, research shows

Susceptibility to misinformation and disinformation likely to have played a part in the Leave vote.

Leaders must take climate mitigation actions that bring major health benefits

The release of the Lancet Pathfinder Commission report by team including the University of Bath’s Prof Lorraine Whitmarsh is a call to action ahead of COP28.

Research with Impact Podcast with Roland Pease: 'A bright future for solar energy'

In the new podcast series, Roland meets Prof Alison Walker (Physics) and Prof Petra Cameron (Chemistry) to discuss our research that's powering the future.

How Bath virtual reality research is opening doors: Ben explores VR at Bath

Recent psychology graduate, Ben Cachin, reflects on Virtual Reality research at Bath by speaking to researchers leading the way in this area.

Hong Kong’s groundbreaking role as first Asian host of 'Gay Games' could be overshadowed by politics

Dr Bonnie Pang from our Department for Health writes for The Conversation.

Why young workers are leaving fossil fuel jobs – and what to do if you feel like ‘climate quitting'

Dr Grace Augustine from our School of Management looks at the number of young people leaving the oil and gas industry due to climate concerns.

Gaza conflict: how children’s lives are affected on every level

Professor Jason Hart writes in The Conversation about the lives of children growing up in the Gaza Strip.

Birkenstock goes public: how an ‘ugly’ orthopaedic shoe company created a brand worth billions

Tamsin McLaren, from the Bath Retail Lab, writes for The Conversation on the rise of Birkenstock and its meaningful moment in the Barbie movie.

Help us research physical activity, diet and glucose levels in free-living conditions

We are looking for volunteers to help us learn more about reliably measuring physical activity, diet and glucose levels.

Help us research the impact of war trauma on the children of refugees

This study aims to explore the lived experiences of adult children parented by a parent who was a refugee and has experienced war trauma.

Help us explore the health effects of ketone drinks in older adults

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.

Take part in our study about the effects of intermittent carbohydrate restriction on health

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.

Take part in our study focusing on sources of weight stigma and its impact

We are investigating the sources and prevalence of weight stigma experienced by young women and how it impacts their behaviours.

Can prebiotic supplementation increase carbohydrate use during exercise? Join our study

We need cyclists and/or triathletes to take part in a 12-week research study assessing prebiotic supplementation's impact on carbohydrate use during exercise.