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.
The Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA) has awarded funding of £2.2 million to Professor Min Pan to unlock a step change in Robot Dexterity.
New research from the University of Bath reveals delayed diagnosis and undertreatment of psoriatic arthritis often results in irreversible damage to joints.
We're launching the UK’s first early-warning public health surveillance system based on detecting traces of chemicals and biological markers found in water.
New research shows humans were not passive in the transition from forager to farmer; they played an active and crucial role in the transition.
Study challenges stereotype that dementia is incompatible with digital work.
New guidance aims to improve businesses’ response to modern slavery in their operations and supply chains.
Insights from our researchers about news and current events.
Dr Aurelien Mondon on Marine Le Pen's embezzlement and its impact for The Conversation.
Prof David Galbreath breaks down the latest development in intentional relations on the war in Ukraine - for The Conversation.
Can schools help tackle sexism in one of the most unequal regions in the world? Natalia Lopez Hornickel explores this question in The Conversation.
Dr Sheree Bekker from the Department for Health discusses how the American rugby player is reshaping sport, for The Conversation.
In this article in The Conversation, Dr Kit Yates asks if the risk of brain injury from contact sports being overstated by the media.
New findings from the University of Bath provide insights into how sexual selection shapes the structure and function of the genome.
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.
Will Hutton and Polly Toynbee discuss how the government has been addressing the pressing economic, social and political challenges we face.
The Healthy Later Living Network is pleased to be joined by Dr Lukasz Piwek, from the School of Management, who will be talking about his research.
Join leading experts, researchers and industry professionals to explore the latest developments and applications in ferroelectric materials.