£17M iCAST project launches at Swindon Carriage Works
The £17M Innovation Centre for Applied Sustainable Technologies (iCAST) was officially launched at its new base in the Carriage Works in Swindon last week.
Research
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News
Research news and press releases from Bath.
Lemons-aid ‘juicy’ Guinness World Records breaker for highest voltage fruit battery
Almost 3,000 lemons launch battery-powered go-kart race and add zest to the importance of energy storage and new innovations in tackling climate change.
The pain-free injection alternative gets a boost
Patches that deliver medicine through the skin could, in time, significantly reduce the need for injections, thanks to a three-year project launched this week.
Chemistry breakthrough leads way to more sustainable pharmaceuticals
Scientists at Bath have developed a more sustainable way of making pharmaceuticals that will cut waste and energy usage significantly.
New spin-out company developing wound infection tests
A quick and simple test for bacterial infections is a step closer to market.
New online course to inspire innovation in healthcare
The University has launched a free online course to help health practitioners find innovative solutions to healthcare challenges
£9m research programme to reinvent chemical separation methods and cut global energy consumption
SynHiSel project to investigate how to improve membrane efficiency could save 100m tonnes in CO2 emissions and £3.5 billion in energy costs worldwide.
Impact
Case studies that highlight the depth of our research impact on society.
Enabling children with chronic pain to live full lives
Children with pain are better able to live full lives because of the research conducted by our Centre for Pain Research.
Informing global policy and decision making around climate change
Drawing upon our research, global organisations have been able to make decisions on climate change, for the future.
Printing a design revolution with additive manufacture
Using metal powder laser melting, our research on industrial 3D printing has helped to improve processes and develop new products with our industrial partners.
Protecting critical infrastructure from extreme space weather and radio jamming
Through space-based communication research we’ve influenced public policy and security. Our algorithms help keep GPS systems functioning and accurate.
Saving structures across the globe
We’ve developed assessment and strengthening techniques for ageing concrete bridges and structures. Our guidance is used by consulting engineers worldwide.
Helping organisations prepare for the unexpected
Research by Professor Ian Colville is key to organisations navigating crises, including the Wilshire Police Service in the wake of the Salisbury poisonings.
Commentary and analysis
Articles written by our researchers on the news of the day.
Omicron: why the WHO designated it a variant of concern
Ed Feil, Professor of Microbial Evolution at The Milner Centre for Evolution, writes for The Conversation on the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
Would we still see ourselves as ‘human’ if other hominin species hadn’t gone extinct?
Dr Nick Longrich, Senior Lecturer in Paleontology and Evolutionary Biology reflects on some of the big questions about human evolution.
The roar of the crowd - how fans create electric atmospheres
During the pandemic empty seats at sports venues have highlighted how much fans contribute to live events. How can we restore that vibrant atmosphere safely?
When did humans start experimenting with alcohol and drugs?
Dr Nick Longrich from the Milner Centre for Evolution writes about the history of humans experimenting with substances.
Most COVID deaths in England now are in the vaccinated – here’s why that shouldn’t alarm you
Christian Yates, Senior Lecturer in Mathematical Biology, writes for The Conversation about recent COVID-19 vaccine data.
Darwin got sexual selection backwards, research suggests
Tamas Szekely, Professor of Biodiversity at The Milner Centre for Evolution, writes for The Conversation about sex ratios and sexual selection.
Get involved
Find out more about the opportunities to take part in research projects.
Mathematics could provide solution to holding large events safely
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.
Take part in our study analysing how our breakfast routine affects our energy balance and metabolism
This breakfast-based intervention measures how breakfast protein and carbohydrate content influence health through energy intake and energy expenditure.
Help us to find out if just a single exercise session can improve our vitamin D status
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.
Support our study that aims to improve knee joint health
Take part in this study comparing different foot orientations on knee joints during daily activities. You'll receive a biomechanical report for taking part.
Volunteer for our study in energy balance and the role of sugar, carbohydrates and fats
This diet intervention in healthy adults, measures how dietary sugar, carbohydrates and fats influence health through energy intake and energy expenditure
Events
Upcoming research events including public lectures and seminars by visiting academics.
Computer Applications in Archaeology: Results, Prospects, Challenges, and Possible Pitfalls
1 Dec 2021 3.15pm
University of Bath,
Wolfson Lecture Theatre ,
4 West 1.7,
University of Bath
The University's annual David Parkin lecture will be delivered by Professor Uzy Smilansky.
Energy Transition: Multi-$trillion Ponzi scheme or the biggest tech market ever
7 Dec 2021 4.30pm
Online
In this presentation Peter White will show how oil companies lie to us and themselves about the world of energy and how to think about energy.
In Conversation with Afro-Italian film maker Fred Kuwornu
10 Dec 2021 1.15pm
Online
To kick off the Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies Decolonising the Curriculum series, we welcome Film Director, Fred Kuwornu.
Watch and listen
Expand your knowledge through our popular public lecture podcasts or watch short videos showcasing our research projects.
Oscar Niemeyer: Brazil's king of curves
In this BBC broadcast, Dr Juliana Holley from Architecture discusses Niemeyer's rule-breaking work.
In conversation with: Professor Rachel Forrester-Jones
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.
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.
GW4 tackling global threat of antimicrobial resistance by using One Health approach: new video
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).
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.
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.
Research policy and governance
Information and news about all research policy and governance matters that may have an impact on research staff or their research.
Getting help with research integrity and ethics queries
Find out who to contact if you have a question about our research integrity and ethics.