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A fresh look at the last academic year, progressing our strategy and collective achievements

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.

As the University celebrates being named ‘University of the Year’, in this new feature we delve deeper into what makes Bath such a special place to study.

What will a heatwave where you live feel like in 2070? New research suggests it could be 10°C hotter

New postcode-searchable website illustrates the dangers of future UK heatwaves, where overnight temperatures will rarely dip below 25°C

Shared Parental Leave fails to deliver for dads

New research suggests that Shared Parental Leave (SPL) has failed to encourage greater take-up or longer leave by fathers, prompting calls for policy reform.

Can technology turn exercise pain into pleasure?

Most people who exercise using VR drop out when things gets too tough or dull - could programs that use sensors to tune into a person's emotional state help?

AI can mitigate bias against women in loan decisions and boost lenders’ profits and reputations

New research points way to using AI for ethical lending

Political posts on X could harm academics' credibility, new study finds

A new study has revealed that when academics express political opinions on X (formerly Twitter), it can damage how credible the public thinks they are.

From smooth and button-size to spiky and giant-size – why are cacti so diverse?

A new study by the Milner Centre for Evolution in the Department of Life Sciences has shed light on the mystery as to why are there so many different types.

Double champion Dimitri Coutya and Piers Gilliver won four medals apiece, while Oliver Lam-Watson won two - all train at the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼2023

The collaboration focuses on enhancing tennis development at all levels, with an emphasis on coaching, product innovation and player progression.

The annual event, now in its third year, encourages those undergoing treatment for cancer and blood conditions to get active and have fun.

Bath sporting scholar Kate and Izzy excelled in the Technical and Free routines to secure a first-ever Olympic medal for Great Britain in artistic swimming.

Team Bath will continue to support the existing Athlete Development Centres in the South West of England and compete in the newly-formed U23/feeder league.

It is a third Olympic gold for Tom Dean and first for Kieran Bird, who have both trained at the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼2023 since 2018.

In episode two, Roland meets Nello Cristianini (Computer Science) and Emma Carmel (SPS) to learn how our research is informing AI developments and regulation.

In the new podcast series, Roland meets Prof Alison Walker (Physics) and Prof Petra Cameron (Chemistry) to discuss our research that's powering the future.

Professor Margaret Heffernan reviews a classic business bestseller and puts forward her case for why she thinks nobody should read it, for The Conversation.

Dr Diletta Acuti considers the 'shrinkflation' pricing strategy affecting products across our supermarkets and where this leaves consumers, and brand trust.

Dr Chris Amaral writes for The Conversation on how AI is influencing car finance loans in Canada, to the detriment of women.

Dr Akhil Bhardwaj reviews the airline's decision not to honour the deal in full, for The Conversation.

Drs Olivia Brown and Alicia Cork explain the impact of the Online Safety Act and why social media's role in far-right riots are putting it under the spotlight.

Tamsin McLaren writes for The Conversation on the fashion trend inspired by traditional ballet performers - making its mark from Chanel to Amy Winehouse.