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 and wellbeing, and Digital.
Our research is helping to improve the world. Through collaborative partnerships we're creating a healthier, more sustainable, and connected future for 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.
¸£Àû¼§ scientist awarded for career-long work promoting openness in animal research
Prof Sarah Bailey was recognised by Understanding Animal Research for her work over a decade encouraging transparency of scientific research involving animals.
Complex life developed earlier than previously thought, new study reveals
New study suggests complex cells evolved around 2.9 billion years ago, almost a billion years earlier than other estimates.
Local charity announces £160,000 funding for new academic research roles at 50th Anniversary event
Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases announced funding for three research roles at the ¸£Àû¼§ to mark its 50th anniversary.
New research shows ‘trophy spouse’ phenomenon persists into marriage
Couples balance money and attractiveness throughout relationship in ‘beauty-status exchange’.
Food and social events trump gym memberships in battle to motivate customer-facing employees
Study shows motivation, company loyalty and sales increase with food and social programs.
DNA discovery could help identify mothers at risk of pre-eclampsia
New study shows how ancient viral DNA shapes modern human placentas.
Commentary and analysis
Insights from our researchers about news and current events.
Professor Kari Lancaster and colleagues explain why "normal" ranges should be redefined to take into account the true variety that exists in human populations.
Professor Phil Tomlinson assesses the pros and cons of a radical reform to EV road charging, a new scheme under consideration by the government.
As AI becomes widely adopted in public services, Dr Akhil Bhardwaj considers if the sector is becoming too big to fail, and the implications for taxpayers.
To protect critical, context-rich thinking in higher education, knowledge agency must be quickly reclaimed from Big Edtech, say Dirk Lindebaum and Gazi Islam.
Russia is targeting UK space infrastructure, and in particular military satellites, on a weekly basis, according to the head of UK Space Command.
Dr Joanna Syrda explains how people's world views affect their views on transport infrastructure - and how to use this to build support for green travel.
Get involved
Find out about opportunities to take part in research projects.
Help us research fat tissue inflammation and the regulation of muscle in older people
Take part in research into whether differing levels of fat tissue inflammation are linked to levels of muscle loss as people age.
Talking weight in sport: Take part in our research study
We need high-performance athletes and coaches to help us research how we talk about body weight in a sporting context.
Join our research into whether personalised feedback can improve your diet
Earn £200 and help us understand if personalised feedback can improve people's diets. We need volunteers aged 18-45 with diets low in fresh vegetables.
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.
Help us research how exercise plans can improve health for people with cystic fibrosis
We need volunteers to help us research the impacts of remotely delivered exercise plans on cardiovascular health in people with cystic fibrosis.
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.
A decade after the Modern Slavery Act, the UK is falling behind in tackling modern slavery. Andrew Wallis, CEO of Unseen, discusses what needs to happen next.
Qualitative Research Symposium 2026
Join us for this event as we discuss creating, negotiating, and challenging boundaries in qualitative research.