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
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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.
°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼2023 study warns of rise of ‘new chauvinism’ fuelled by right-wing populism
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Research shows ‘new chauvinism’ characterised by softer, more subtle language
Size doesn’t matter for mammals with more complex brains, according to new study
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New research in Nature Communications investigates the effect of sexual size dimorphism on genome evolution.
English school children unwittingly smoking spice-spiked vapes, finds °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼2023
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Testing hundreds of confiscated vapes in 38 schools in England reveals 1 in 6 (16.6%) contained spice
New Report: Grassroots sports clubs give children belonging and strengthen communities
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New research on grassroots sports club sheds light on their ability to strengthen communities and give young people a sense of belonging
GW4 Alliance and HEPI calls on government to fix gap in childcare support for postgraduate students
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A new report recommends that government expand the eligibility of undergraduate Childcare Grants to include home taught and research postgraduates.
Children with conduct disorder show widespread brain structural differences
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Conduct disorder in young people is linked to brain surface area differences compared to typically developing children - new international study
Commentary and analysis
Insights from our researchers about news and current events.
The last few years have been troubling for the British steel industry, with high energy costs, cheap Chinese imports, plant closures, and financial issues,
Dr Piotr Ozieranski writes for BMJ Opinion on the latest Novo Nordisk payment revelations and calls for new regulation on drug and medical devices companies.
The Conversation’s academic experts assess the key policies outlined in the King's Speech at the state opening of the UK parliament.
Professor Stephen Wyatt from our School of Management reflects on four mindset shifts needed to tackle the crisis in corporate leadership.
Dr Akhil Bhardwaj from our School of Management examines Boeing's fraud case and calls into question executive responsibility.
Professor Phil Tomlinson reflects on seat count and vote share mismatch for The Conversation's general election reaction.
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
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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
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A study to explore the experiences of parenthood of Albanian mothers who have survived human trafficking and modern slavery.
Help us explore the health effects of ketone drinks in older adults
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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.
Childhood trauma, perceived social support and disordered eating: Join our research study
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We need volunteers to help us research the links between childhood trauma and limited social support, and disordered eating in young adults.
Help us research the effects of stress and mindfulness on decision-making
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We need volunteers to be part of our research study into the impact of stress and mindfulness on decision-making. You’ll receive £12 for completing the study.
Take part in our research into the health benefits of intermittent fasting
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We are recruiting volunteers to take part in our research into the impact of intermittent fasting on energy balance and associated health outcomes.
Events
Upcoming research events including public lectures and seminars by visiting academics.
BIEN 2024 will explore basic income’s potential as a tool for social transformation towards an economically, politically, and ecologically sustainable world.