Historic buildings could be protected from rising energy bills by solar panels

New study by the CDT in New and Sustainable Photovoltaics shows installing solar panels on Bath Abbey could save 10 tonnes of carbon dioxide annually.

Volatile and inadequate income adding to stress for couples on Universal Credit as living costs soar

A new report reveals the stark realities for couples in receipt of Universal Credit as the system is set to be extended and more claimants become eligible.

Wealth inequalities in Britain: it’s about homeownership, housing wealth and who your parents are

Parental wealth is playing an increasingly important role in explaining whether offspring own their home and their level of housing wealth says new analysis.

One in 16 million win is the most improbable FA Cup third round shock in 50 years

Mathematicians from the Institute for Mathematical Innovation have calculated the overall probability of lower league teams reaching the 3rd round of the FA Cup

A growing number of people are rejecting formal funerals – why?

Research suggests direct cremation can enable families and communities to commemorate their dead in meaningful and different ways

How the University of Bath is supporting British athletes to succeed at the Olympic Winter Games

Our sports scientists have become embedded within British Skeleton’s Applied Science Programme as the team prepare for both Beijing 2022 and Milan Cortina 2026.

Enabling children with chronic pain to live full lives

Children with pain are better able to live full lives because of the research conducted by our Centre for Pain Research.

Informing global policy and decision making around climate change

Drawing upon our research, global organisations have been able to make decisions on climate change, for the future.

Printing a design revolution with additive manufacture

Using metal powder laser melting, our research on industrial 3D printing has helped to improve processes and develop new products with our industrial partners.

Protecting critical infrastructure from extreme space weather and radio jamming

Through space-based communication research we’ve influenced public policy and security. Our algorithms help keep GPS systems functioning and accurate.

Saving structures across the globe

We’ve developed assessment and strengthening techniques for ageing concrete bridges and structures. Our guidance is used by consulting engineers worldwide.

Bath Beacons announced to address grand challenges

Bath Beacons have been selected to lead multi-disciplinary research projects addressing grand challenges.

Bath Beacons initiative is launched

The Bath Beacons initiative is launched, empowering our research community to tackle major research challenges by building consortia for large-scale funding.

How Extinction Rebellion can make climate action successful without antagonising the public

Professor Aliette Lambert from our School of Management explores

Meat and masculinity: why some men just can’t stomach plant-based food

Meat alternatives are everywhere but for men there is often a visceral attachment to slaughter-derived meat - Dr Chris Bryant writes for The Conversation.

Evolution: how Victorian sexism influenced Darwin’s theories – new research

Darwin thought female animals were non-strategic and uniform, making similar decisions - Professor Matthew Wills writes for The Conversation.

Sportswashing: how mining and energy companies sponsor sports to help clean up their image

Fossil fuel and carbon-intensive industries are sportswashing their image - Dr Tim Hill discusses for The Conversation

Mathematics could provide solution to holding large events safely

Organisers of a Virtual Study Group are looking for scientists to take part in a workshop to help solve Covid19 safety challenges faced by the events industry.

Take part in our study analysing how our breakfast routine affects our energy balance and metabolism

This breakfast-based intervention measures how breakfast protein and carbohydrate content influence health through energy intake and energy expenditure.

Help us to find out if just a single exercise session can improve our vitamin D status

We are looking for volunteers to take part in exciting new research investigating how a single bout of exercise might free up stored vitamin D from fat tissue.

Support our study that aims to improve knee joint health

Take part in this study comparing different foot orientations on knee joints during daily activities. You'll receive a biomechanical report for taking part.

Volunteer for our study in energy balance and the role of sugar, carbohydrates and fats

This diet intervention in healthy adults, measures how dietary sugar, carbohydrates and fats influence health through energy intake and energy expenditure

Oscar Niemeyer: Brazil's king of curves

In this BBC broadcast, Dr Juliana Holley from Architecture discusses Niemeyer's rule-breaking work.

In conversation with: Professor Rachel Forrester-Jones

Professor Rachel Forrester-Jones talks about her research, her motivations for doing it and the wider work of the Centre for the Analysis of Social Policy.

Our dangerous quest to perfect ourselves

Listen to Dr Thomas Curran discuss perfectionism for TEDMED. He highlights how it develops and its impact on mental health.

The Art of Organising Hope

Dr Ana Dinerstein (Department of Social & Policy Sciences) speaks about the success of her book and the movement for change it’s inspiring around the world.

Loneliness in the Digital Age

Find out about the ESRC-funded project, led by Professor Julie Barnett in our Department of Psychology working with partners around the UK.

Carrying out ethically responsible research

What you need to do as part of your research project to make sure your research complies with our ethical principles.

Research policy and governance

Information and news about all research policy and governance matters that may have an impact on research staff or their research.