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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.

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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.

Bath CDT in Sustainable Chemical Technologies contributes four times its investment to UK economy

The CDT has almost three times the national rate for engineering and physical sciences PhD graduates working in industry or the private sector.

Focus groups can work without a moderator, shows research

Remote moderation by video encourages frank discussion

University of Bath launches Research with Impact PhD Scholarships

A prestigious new programme is open for applications from the leaders of tomorrow who will champion research tackling global challenges.

Commercial partnership to improve human-robot collaboration in warehouse operations

The alliance of academic and commercial expertise will combine University algorithm and modelling expertise with Logidot’s Internet of Things (IoT) solution.

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.

Women take fewer risks because they think about losing more than men, research suggests

Dr Chris Dawson, from our School of Management, writes for The Conversation about why women tend to be more cautious and take fewer risks.

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.