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.
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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.
Groundbreaking device instantly detects dangerous street drugs, offering hope for harm reduction

A portable device that detects illicit street drugs on the spot and at very low concentrations, highlighting the dangers they pose, has been developed at Bath.
Mammals' lifespans linked to brain size and immune system function, says new study

Why do cats generally live longer than dogs? New research shows cats’ longer lifespans could be linked to their bigger brains and more complex immune systems.
VR³ÉÈËÊÓÆµ announced as Policing Academic Centre of Excellence

A new Policing Academic Centre of Excellence will launch at the University in October 2025 to improve connections between researchers and police forces.
VR³ÉÈËÊÓÆµ academics call on the government to overhaul the UK parental leave system

Professor Susan Milner, Dr Joanna Clifton Sprigg and Professor Eleonora Fichera are calling for a review of parental leave.
Childhood trauma link to adolescent substance use and unexpected blood pressure effects

Childhood trauma raises the risk of harmful alcohol use, smoking, and drug use by age 18, according to a new study from the Department of Psychology.
Professor Ventsislav Valev appointed as Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry

Congratulations to Ventsislav Valev on being admitted as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry in recognition of his outstanding interdisciplinary work.
Commentary and analysis
Insights from our researchers about news and current events.
Dr Akhil Bhardwaj looks behind the news of disappointing first-quarter results for Tesla, to understand more about how the stock market has responded to Musk.
Dr Poornika Ananth explains what can hamper long-term creativity and how to manage a portfolio of developing ideas.
Dr Mariachiara Barzotto explains how workspaces do more than simply provide flexibility – they bring a whole range of benefits for employees and communities.
In this article for The Conversation, Dr Steve Westlake explores the climate controversy sparked by Katy Perry’s celebrity space flight.
Why do women go through the menopause, and are there evolutionary benefits? Prof Turi King explores the evidence.
The UK government has announced £65m to fund a new system called Borealis which is intended to help the UK military defend its satellites against threats.
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.
The speakers discuss what makes a good food system, as well as the policies needed to make our food system fairer, more sustainable and more resilient.
The Bath Business, Organisations and Society Symposium (BBOSS) 2025
A developmental and inspiring research symposium for all scholars with an interest in the business and society relationship.
A two-day event bringing together academics, industry innovators, and policy experts in sustainable research and innovation.