Our multidisciplinary Beacons empower our research community to tackle major global challenges by building consortia for large-scale funding.
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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.
É«ÖÐÉ« 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.
Putting people at the heart of research and innovation.
É«ÖÐÉ« institutes
Our institutes span a number of fields of research.
É«ÖÐÉ« 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
É«ÖÐÉ« news and press releases from Bath.
New global research reveals strong public trust in science
Largest global study since COVID-19 pandemic shows scientists are trusted around the world.
É«ÖÐÉ« research to examine impact of smartphones and social media on young people
Project aims to strengthen evidence base around the links to children’s mental health.
É«ÖÐÉ«ers call for action to protect prison staff and prisoners from hidden psychological harm
Overcrowded prisons are at breaking point. Now, researchers are sounding the alarm over a largely overlooked issue: moral injury.
É«ÖÐÉ«ers call for legislative reform to improve transparency in drug company payments
É«ÖÐÉ« research reveal gaps in drug company payment transparency, risking public trust and patient safety.
É«ÖÐÉ« helps predict which melanoma patients are most likely to respond to immunotherapy
New study is a landmark step towards better personalised medicine for cancer patients.
Can patient groups remain independent with drug company funding?
Action is needed to safeguard the independence of patient organisations and charities – new study finds.
Commentary and analysis
Insights from our researchers about news and current events.
Professor Felia Allum breaks down how Giorgia Meloni's govt is rolling back Italy's anti-mafia laws for The Conversation.
Dr Sam Carr explains why writing long reads for The Conversation can be ‘instrumental’ in developing research.
Dr. Neil Howard argues in The Conversation that conditional aid often backfires. Instead, unconditional support respects dignity & empowers individuals.
Dr Aurelien Mondon reflects on the life of Jean-Marie Le Pen in The Conversation.
Dr Lisa Eckmann's research shows shoppers feel sorry for single bananas separated from their bunch, explaining how it can cut food waste, for The Conversation.
A new report reveals the financial struggles of UK visual artists. Dr Margaret Heffernan explores options to make life less precarious, for The Conversation.
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.
Help us explore the health effects of ketone drinks in older adults
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.
Help us research the effects of stress and mindfulness on decision-making
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.
Events
Upcoming research events including public lectures and seminars by visiting academics.
QRS 2025: Transparency, Openness and Rigour in Qualitative É«ÖÐÉ«
Ninth Annual Qualitative É«ÖÐÉ« Symposium (QRS).
Professor Sarah Sharples will reflect on the systems challenge of decarbonising transport and consider the range of interventions which are required.
Hear from Jens Beckert, Director at Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies and author of How We Sold Our Future: The Failure to Fight Climate Change.