Bath Beacons
Our multidisciplinary Beacons empower our research community to tackle major global challenges by building consortia for large-scale funding.
Research
How our research is improving lives and changing the world we live in.
Our research strategy
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.
Research with Impact
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.
Research culture
Putting people at the heart of research and innovation.
Research institutes
Our institutes span a number of fields of research.
Research centres and groups
Our research spans a number of fields and we work together in cross-disciplinary groups.
Research integrity and ethics
How we make sure our research meets the highest ethical standards including guidance, resources and contact information.
News
Research news and press releases from Bath.
New research to support a thriving health and care workforce is launched
The University of Bath is supporting a new research partnership that has received £5 million in funding to address staff shortages in same-day and urgent care.
University of Bath awarded ARIA funding to help transform robotic capabilities
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.
Scientists urge earlier diagnosis and treatment of psoriatic arthritis to prevent permanent damage
New research from the University of Bath reveals delayed diagnosis and undertreatment of psoriatic arthritis often results in irreversible damage to joints.
Bath launches UK’s first water monitoring centre to act as early-warning system for community health
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 study challenges the story of humanity’s shift from prehistoric hunting to farming
New research shows humans were not passive in the transition from forager to farmer; they played an active and crucial role in the transition.
Digital technology and AI can support workers with dementia – new research
Study challenges stereotype that dementia is incompatible with digital work.
Commentary and analysis
Insights from our researchers about news and current events.
USAID: the human cost of Donald Trump’s aid freeze for a war-torn part of Sudan
Dr Naomi Pendle discusses the impact of US aid cuts in Sudan, for The Conversation.
Children from poorer families do worse at school – here’s how to understand the disadvantage gap
Why do children from poorer families do worse at school? Dr Ceri Brown explains the reasons behind the disadvantage gap in this piece for The Conversation.
Eco-Anxiety Explained: The Conversation Climate Dictionary with Dr Elizabeth Marks
Dr Liz Marks from the Department of Psychology explains what eco-anxiety is and shares strategies to help you manage it.
Le Pen’s victim narrative is being built – here’s how to prevent her conviction benefiting her
Dr Aurelien Mondon on Marine Le Pen's embezzlement and its impact for The Conversation.
Is the risk of brain injury from contact sports being overstated by the media?
In this article in The Conversation, Dr Kit Yates asks if the risk of brain injury from contact sports being overstated by the media.
Evolution: features that help finding a mate may lead to smaller brains
New findings from the University of Bath provide insights into how sexual selection shapes the structure and function of the genome.
Get involved
Find out about opportunities to take part in research projects.
Take part in our study about the effects of intermittent carbohydrate restriction on health
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.
Modern Slavery and Trafficking Survivors: Albanian mothers’ experiences of parenthood in the UK
A study to explore the experiences of parenthood of Albanian mothers who have survived human trafficking and modern slavery.
Events
Upcoming research events including public lectures and seminars by visiting academics.
Revitalising Britain: What’s working and what's next?
24 Apr 2025 6.00pm
The Chancellors' Building
1.12,
University of Bath
Will Hutton and Polly Toynbee discuss how the government has been addressing the pressing economic, social and political challenges we face.
Healthy Later Living Network: 28 April 2025
28 Apr 2025 1.00pm
Online
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.
Ferroelectrics UK and Ireland 2025 conference
1 May 2025 9.00am
Bath Royal and Literary Scientific Institution,
Bath
Join leading experts, researchers and industry professionals to explore the latest developments and applications in ferroelectric materials.