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.
Sustainability
Our research is leading to low-carbon living. We are exploring how we travel, build, manufacture, heat and eat more sustainably, bringing together innovative technological solutions with insight into human behaviour, policy and society.
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Culturing meat for sustainable nutrition
Growing meat instead of rearing animals to eat could radically change our diets. At Bath, we're leading on making it work at scale.
Developing a sustainable alternative to palm oil
How a yeast fed on waste could take a seat at the dinner table – and curb deforestation.
Engaging the public with the climate crisis
Bath research is being applied in the UK and around the world to engage the public, change behaviours and build support for climate action.
Powering up the UK’s energy transition
A Bath team is leading the charge toward reform in the energy industry, cutting carbon emissions and costs.
Working with communities to transform existing social housing
Beyond Net Zero resilient council homes are being retrofitted and remodelled through a world-leading design innovation ecosystem, co-led by the University of Bath.
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We're using sound waves to monitor how climate change is affecting our oceans
Philippe Blondel, Senior Lecturer, Physics, explains how his research is helping map marine habitats and monitor the effects of climate change on the world's oceans.
We're leading the way in next generation propulsion technology
The University of Bath’s new research and innovation centre for advanced propulsion and mobility, IAAPS, reducing emissions through the development of new production techniques, supporting changes to driver behaviour, and working on future fuels like hydrogen.
We're answering questions about evolution to tackle today’s global challenges.
By studying our evolutionary past, we can understand how evolution might shape our future, from the spread of new diseases, to how animals might adapt to climate change.
Digital
Our research is leading to positive digital futures. We are seeking to understand the effects of our digital world on people, as well as creating innovative technologies. From developing ways to predict the future of the climate, improving the efficiency of supply chain technology, to helping keep people protected online. Our research helps make the world safer, smarter, more productive and more connected. And that’s research with impact.
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Keeping us safe from cyber threats
As our lives become ever more reliant on digital technology it can feel just a matter of time before we fall victim to cyber crime. Researchers at Bath are taking on this menace.
Tackling the global supply chain crisis
Our logistics research is speeding up cancer treatment, improving vaccine supplies, cutting airline delays, and streamlining warehousing and delivery
Harnessing digital data for social good
Digital technology is part of the fabric of our lives. From work, to finances, fitness, and friendships – smartphones and screens are indispensable to modern life. At the University of Bath, research projects are looking to maximise the potential of digital technology and minimise harm.
Health & Wellbeing
Our research leads to improved health and wellbeing. We explore structures that damage our health and wellbeing, create technologies that monitor health and tackle disease, help sportspeople reduce injury and improve performance, and support systems to deliver better healthcare.
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Tracking the health of the nation through wastewater
Researchers at the University of Bath are developing a powerful, anonymous, real-time epidemiology tool.
Informing health policy around the world to reduce smoking and save lives
Research from the University of Bath is helping to reduce smoking and save lives, from informing public policy to the introduction of standardised packaging for cigarettes.
Creating a new way of storing and transporting vaccines without refrigeration
Bath research has found a way to keep the molecular structure of most vaccines intact without the need for refrigeration.
Developing the world's first portable device that detects synthetic drugs
A Bath team is developing the world’s first portable test that detects synthetic drugs such as Spice.
Growing our future sports stars
By grouping young sports players according to their biological maturity instead of their age, our research is levelling the playing field, helping top sports clubs to uncover hidden talent, reduce injuries and support the sports stars of the future.
Transforming the NHS through computer modelling
Researchers at the University of Bath’s School of Management are partnering with health and care professionals, policy makers and managers to drive practical, innovative solutions to optimise how resources are used and improve outcomes.
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Developing a test for Alzheimer's disease and dementia
Through Fastball EEG, Dr George Stothart looks for subtle changes occurring in a patient's brain waves, which can be early sign that dementia or Alzheimer's may be present.
Making rugby safer for players
For more than a decade, Professor Keith Stokes and his team at the University of Bath have been pioneering interventions to make rugby safer for millions of players who enjoy the sport week in, week out.
Helping alleviate strain on the NHS
Applied research into healthcare innovation and improvement at Bath is about practically helping policy makers, managers and clinicians to identify changes that can alleviate or resolve problems in healthcare systems.
Enhancing physical and cognitive performance
Discover how a diverse community of researchers, policy makers, entrepreneurs and educators at the University of Bath are using technology to enhance the physical and cognitive abilities of individuals.
Using virtual reality and motional capture to improve health and sports performance
CAMERA (Centre for the Analysis of Motion, Entertainment Research and Applications) at the University of Bath is applying visual and digital technologies like motion capture and virtual reality in new ways – from improving health and rehabilitation, to helping elite sportspeople and innovating in entertainment.
Research with Impact podcast
Join journalist Roland Reese as he speaks to Bath academics to discover the University's #ResearchWithImpact
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How do we get to net zero?
Roland Pease discusses the route to net zero with three of the University’s world-leading experts, whose research focuses on aspects of the climate crisis.
How can we make big data work for society?
Roland Pease discusses the potential of big data for society with three of the University’s world-leading experts, whose research focuses on big data and digitisation.
How can we tackle preventable diseases?
Roland Pease discusses preventable diseases with three of the University’s world-leading experts, whose research focuses on improving health around the world.
Is there a bright future for solar energy?
Roland Pease heads to the roof of the Chancellors' Building to discuss the future of solar energy with experts leading the way at the University of Bath.
We need to talk about Artificial Intelligence
Roland visits two researchers at the forefront of debates surrounding AI development and regulation.
The science of pain
Roland Pease visits the Centre for Pain Research to find out how its academics are helping people who suffer from pain.
Alumni making an Impact
In this special episode, Roland Pease meets three University of Bath graduates who are making impacts in industry.
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