Bath Beacons

Our multidisciplinary Beacons empower our research community to tackle major global challenges by building consortia for large-scale funding.
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 & Wellbeing, and Digital.
Our multidisciplinary Beacons empower our research community to tackle major global challenges by building consortia for large-scale funding.
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.
Putting people at the heart of research and innovation.
Our institutes span a number of fields of research.
Our research spans a number of fields and we work together in cross-disciplinary groups.
How we make sure our research meets the highest ethical standards including guidance, resources and contact information.
Research news and press releases from Bath.
A landmark review shows cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) reduces the emotional burden of pain and makes measurable changes in brain activity.
A portable device that detects illicit street drugs on the spot and at very low concentrations, highlighting the dangers they pose, has been developed at Bath.
Why do cats generally live longer than dogs? New research shows cats’ longer lifespans could be linked to their bigger brains and more complex immune systems.
A new Policing Academic Centre of Excellence will launch at the University in October 2025 to improve connections between researchers and police forces.
Professor Susan Milner, Dr Joanna Clifton Sprigg and Professor Eleonora Fichera are calling for a review of parental leave.
A UK-Brazil study links childhood trauma to psychiatric disorders in adolescents from low- and middle-income countries.
Insights from our researchers about news and current events.
Dr Akhil Bhardwaj looks behind the news of disappointing first-quarter results for Tesla, to understand more about how the stock market has responded to Musk.
Dr Poornika Ananth explains what can hamper long-term creativity and how to manage a portfolio of developing ideas.
Dr Mariachiara Barzotto explains how workspaces do more than simply provide flexibility – they bring a whole range of benefits for employees and communities.
In this article for The Conversation, Dr Steve Westlake explores the climate controversy sparked by Katy Perry’s celebrity space flight.
Why do women go through the menopause, and are there evolutionary benefits? Prof Turi King explores the evidence.
The UK government has announced £65m to fund a new system called Borealis which is intended to help the UK military defend its satellites against threats.
Find out about opportunities to take part in research projects.
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.
A study to explore the experiences of parenthood of Albanian mothers who have survived human trafficking and modern slavery.
Upcoming research events including public lectures and seminars by visiting academics.
A developmental and inspiring research symposium for all scholars with an interest in the business and society relationship.
Drawing on his decades of research, Prof Phil Scraton addresses the political, ethical and personal challenges of bearing witness to the 'pain of others'.
A two-day event bringing together academics, industry innovators, and policy experts in sustainable research and innovation.