The latest research news from Bath.
Injury prevention experts at the University will partner with the University of Calgary (Canada) in a major project to improve player safety for girls’ rugby.
Research news and press releases from Bath.
This discovery of plesiosaur fossils in an ancient riverbed suggests some species, traditionally thought to be sea creatures, may have lived in freshwater.
Largest ever study into the health effects of different types of cannabis highlights concerns about stronger forms of the drug.
New research shows why VAR isn't always accurate enough to judge offside moments.
Professor Laurence Hurst from the Milner Centre for Evolution finds solution to the mystery of why most human embryos die young.
The study, authored by our Centre for Development Studies, drew on children and caregivers’ experiences of neglect in Jordan and the Gaza Strip, Palestine.
Research into the mental health impacts of Covid-19 suggests vulnerable groups need increased psychological support as government guidance is reviewed.
Read the stories behind our 2021 REF submission and learn about our excellent results and what they mean for the University's future aims.
Find out about the research behind our REF 2021 submission, where 92% of our research was classified as world-leading or internationally excellent.
Watch a video of Professor Sarah Hainsworth, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) discussing the Research Excellence Framework 2021 results.
More than 90% of Bath research submitted to REF 2021 was defined as world-leading or internationally excellent.
Case studies that highlight the depth of our research impact on society.
Our sports scientists have become embedded within British Skeleton’s Applied Science Programme as the team prepare for both Beijing 2022 and Milan Cortina 2026.
Children with pain are better able to live full lives because of the research conducted by our Centre for Pain Research.
Drawing upon our research, global organisations have been able to make decisions on climate change, for the future.
Using metal powder laser melting, our research on industrial 3D printing has helped to improve processes and develop new products with our industrial partners.
Through space-based communication research we’ve influenced public policy and security. Our algorithms help keep GPS systems functioning and accurate.
Event facilitates links between business leaders and academic researchers, showcases student start-up successes
The Bath Beacons initiative aligns with national priorities, empowering our researchers to find new approaches to public health, reduce the impact of climate change, and discover new ways for technology to enhance human performance.
Bath Beacons have been selected to lead multi-disciplinary research projects addressing grand challenges.
The Bath Beacons initiative is launched, empowering our research community to tackle major research challenges by building consortia for large-scale funding.
Articles written by our researchers on the news of the day.
Professor Ed Feil (Milner Centre for Evolution) explains in The Conversation what we know about the latest outbreak of monkeypox.
Professor Andrew Crane, from our School of Management, writes for The Conversation.
After months of volatility, energy costs for the average household in the UK will increase by £693 this year. Dr Bruce Morley writes for The Conversation.
Adding a particular class of antioxidant to sun creams could help provide more powerful protection against damage from UV radiation than existing ingredients.
Dr Ricky Kanabar (SPS) contributes to a new article for The Conversation focusing on pensioner poverty in Britain.
We will likely live longer, and become taller and more lightly built. We’ll probably be less aggressive and have smaller brains. Biology explains why.
Find out more about the opportunities to take part in research projects.
Health researchers at Bath want participants to help them evaluate the effectiveness of a new lifestyle app, iKOALA, to help manage knee osteoarthritis.
Organisers of a Virtual Study Group are looking for scientists to take part in a workshop to help solve Covid19 safety challenges faced by the events industry.
This breakfast-based intervention measures how breakfast protein and carbohydrate content influence health through energy intake and energy expenditure.
We are looking for volunteers to take part in exciting new research investigating how a single bout of exercise might free up stored vitamin D from fat tissue.
Take part in this study comparing different foot orientations on knee joints during daily activities. You'll receive a biomechanical report for taking part.
How we support researchers within our community and put people at the heart of our research.
Putting people at the heart of research and innovation.
We help researchers develop proposals, run projects and disseminate their findings.
Upcoming research events including public lectures and seminars by visiting academics.
University of Bath Professor Chris Bowen discusses the future of energy harvesting and new sensors.
The Annual Finance Conference, hosted by the University of Bath School of Management. Submission Deadline: 30 June 2022
Join the 2 day International Composites summit in London the summit will will focus on strengthening the worldwide supply chain for composites.
Expand your knowledge through our popular public lecture podcasts or watch short videos showcasing our research projects.
Dr Emma Carmel and Dr Katharina Lenner (SPS) with Dr Regine Paul (University of Bergen) explore key themes and discussions from their new book about migration.
In this BBC broadcast, Dr Juliana Holley from Architecture discusses Niemeyer's rule-breaking work.
Professor Rachel Forrester-Jones talks about her research, her motivations for doing it and the wider work of the Centre for the Analysis of Social Policy.
Listen to Dr Thomas Curran discuss perfectionism for TEDMED. He highlights how it develops and its impact on mental health.
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.
Prof Ed Feil and Dr Maisem Laabei (B&B) feature in this video by GW4 Antimicrobial Alliance to coincide with Antibiotic Awareness Week (18-24 Nov).
Read the latest published papers from our academics and find out more about the research facilities we have and how you can use them.
Explore research from academics at Bath in our Pure research portal.
Our research spans a number of fields and we work together in cross-disciplinary groups.
Research facilities are available for testing and analysing research, with expert support from university staff.
Our policies and procedures on how we carry 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.
Over 1 million people have increased access to livelihood support, enabling them to move out of extreme poverty as a direct result of our research.
Find out who to contact if you have a question about our research integrity and ethics.