Let it rain: boosting showers where water is scarce

A new method to trigger rain where water is scarce is being tested in the UAE using drones that were designed and manufactured at the University of Bath.

Volunteers needed for new Centre for Nutrition, Exercise & Metabolism breakfast study

Physiologists at the University of Bath want local participants to take part in a new study to assess how different types of breakfast influence our health.

Security and violent crime cannot be an argument against humane refugee policies – new study

New research from international academics challenges a myth that progressive policies towards asylum seekers pose a threat to domestic security.

Virtual Reality could help improve balance in older people

Researchers at CAMERA are investigating VR technology to help improve balance and prevent falls.

Bath researchers win £1.3M funding to make a portable device to detect street drug ‘spice’

A portable device to detect spice is being developed at Bath. This will be the first gadget to give on-the-spot readings for the street drug.

Understanding the growth of disease-causing protein fibres

Researchers have developed a method to directly measure the growth rate of ‘amyloid’ fibrils linked to Parkinson’s and other diseases.

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.

Helping organisations prepare for the unexpected

Research by Professor Ian Colville is key to organisations navigating crises, including the Wilshire Police Service in the wake of the Salisbury poisonings.

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

Volunteer for our study into how people experience therapy for PTSD when they lack trauma memories

We are looking for people who have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but do not recall the trauma's cause.

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.