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.
New study suggests high-potency cannabis use between 16-18 doubles the risk of psychotic experiences from 19-24, compared to lower-potency use in young adults
Cornwall's e-bike surge, a trial by the University of Bath & Cornwall Council, reduces car trips by 28%, promoting health and easing congestion
The generous donation from Hong Kong-based Yew Chung Education Foundation honours collaboration with Emeritus Professor Jeff Thompson.
Adolescents appear to be more vulnerable to cannabis use disorder than adults, and it's not because they smoke more or stronger weed.
Women Super League footballers have six times more muscle injuries pre-period than during it finds University of Bath study
Award-winning documentary shown at UN event to expose the ‘invisible’ working conditions in the multi-billion dollar cobalt industry.
Insights from our researchers about news and current events.
Dr Sarah Glozer from our School of Management looks at what it takes to make it as an online influencer.
Professor Matthew Wills and Tim Rock write in The Conversation about why, in evolutionary terms, small is beautiful.
Kim Watts from our School of Management looks at the creative destruction behind Apple's Crush ad and where it went wrong for audiences.
Charlotte Dodson (Life Sciences) writes in The Conversation about AlphaFold 3, the latest algorithm designed to predict the structures of proteins.
Dr Luke Fletcher, from our School of Management, discusses how the backdrop to his research has changed the way he works.
Dr Lorraine Whitmarsh discusses climate anxiety with Vic Gill for BBC Radio 4's Inside Science.
Find out about opportunities to take part in research projects.
We are looking for volunteers to help us learn more about reliably measuring physical activity, diet and glucose levels.
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.
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.
We are investigating the sources and prevalence of weight stigma experienced by young women and how it impacts their behaviours.
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.
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.
Alix Dietzel, Joss Garman, Chris Skidmore and Lorraine Whitmarsh discuss the UK's transition to net zero.
Hear from Professor Margaret (Mags) C. Watson about her new book, “Women in Academia”, and join us for an informal discussion afterwards.
Is there a compelling case for significantly reducing economic inequality? Professor Lane Kenworthy discusses his research.