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 腦瞳憫

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.
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.
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.
Six weeks for Dads: New report calls for overhaul of UK paternity leave offer

Extending paternity leave to six weeks could deliver net social benefits of up to 瞿12.8 billion annually.
New IQ research shows why smarter people make better decisions
Higher IQ is linked to more accurate probability forecasting and effective decision-making.
Major chemistry award for team behind technology that saves lives by detecting illicit drugs

Team Harm Reduction wins prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry Horizon Prize.
Systemic risks in the leveraged U.S. loan market may herald new financial crisis study
Study flags pricing distortions in leveraged loans market, issues with non-bank lenders.
Beyond Access: The hidden factors behind active ageing in communities

New 腦瞳憫 research shows it's not just about how many opportunities older adults have to be active - its about how good those opportunities are.
Prescribing fewer antibiotics might not be enough to combat threat of superbugs, says new research

Scientists at Bath have found that despite fewer antibiotics being used during lockdown, antimicrobial resistance still persisted in the environment.
Commentary and analysis
Insights from our researchers about news and current events.
As Rachel Reeves' "securonomics" comes to life, Prof Phil Tomlinson explores how far it goes in strengthening supply chains and boosting their resilience.
Prof Laurence Hurst writes in The Conversation about why we have evolved to be imperfect.
Professor of War and Technology, David Galbreath comments on the UK government's new strategic defence review for The Conversation.
Dr Joy Cranham in the Department of Education reviews the Netflix hit Sirens and explains for survivors, cult life is not eccentric it is traumatic.
Professor Mike Lewis explores how Operation Spiderweb struck deep inside Russian territory, and how drone technology is outpacing airspace management.
Professor Phil Tomlinson Dr Maria Garcia give their views on the new EU-UK defence and security pact and the fisheries agreement.
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.
Eureka 2025! Physics for Security
International conference, aiming to bring together academia, industry and other stake holders, such as fund-managers, scientific editors, and policy makers.
A two-day event bringing together academics, industry innovators, and policy experts in sustainable research and innovation.
Join us for the Fourth Annual IAAPS Doctoral Conference and explore whether sustainable propulsion is driving the mobility sector forward.