The community is responding to the coronavirus in numerous ways - from practical, direct assistance to those on the frontline including here in Bath, to advice and resources for those stuck at home in isolation. Here's a summary of activity so far.
Behavioural psychologists behind the app Germ Defence are reminding people of the simple things we can do at home to help reduce infection spread at Christmas.
Researchers are set to investigate how monitoring wastewater at schools in England could provide an early warning system for coronavirus outbreaks.
A new four-month project involving Bath’s Jason Hart and Luisa Enria launches this week focusing on the impacts of coronavirus for refugee communities in Gaza.
Bath researchers are building innovative devices to access the deepest chambers of the lungs, as part of a major project to find coronavirus treatments.
Bath engineering staff create 200k pieces of PPE during six-month project
Bath clinical psychologists have published advice for practitioners on responding to health anxieties among children and young people resulting from COVID-19.
Through our social media channels our researchers are reflecting on different aspects of the crisis from their different disciplines. Watch these short videos here and subscribe to our YouTube playlist to be updated when more are published online.
Dr Asel Sartbaeva talks about vaccine developments and the challenges of cold store.
Dr Kit Yates from Bath's Institute for Mathematical Innovation talks about the 'r' rate, covid estimates and modelling.
Bath clinical psychologist Dr Jo Daniels talks about the toll on mental health from covid uncertainties this year and ways to feel better.
Professor Chris Martin from the University's Department of Economics gives his analysis on the financial challenges which government is grappling with.
Professor Ed Feil from the Milner Centre for Evolution talks about the development of coronavirus and its potential mutations.
Professor Andy Crane from the School of Management discusses the ramifications of lockdowns for those working in precarious jobs around the world.
Drawing on their research and expertise across different disciplines, University of Bath academics have been in high demand by media outlets and others in helping the public make sense of the crisis. Here's a snapshot of activity so far.
Paul Gregg writes on how we move beyond the symbolic ritual of #clapforcarers towards future policies that truly value our key workers with higher wages.
Blog: Dr Matteo De Tina and Dr Ian Corrick examine the macroeconomic policy response to the pandemic in the UK and its future implications.
Dr Kate Woodthorpe from the Centre for Death & Society writes for The Conversation.
Postdoctoral researcher, Ba-Linh Tran writes about what we can learn from Vietnam's approach to Covid.
Andy Rowell from Bath's Tobacco Control Research Group writes for The Conversation on the activities of big tobacco firms in light of covid-19.
Dr Andrew Preston, Reader in Biology and Biochemistry, on a swine flu virus circulating in China with the potential for pandemic spread.
Recorded online events from the University in relation to covid and our responses.
Podcast: Dr John Troyer, Dr Chao Fang, Dr Jo Wilson and Dr Paula Smith discuss end of life care and bereavement support amid COVID-19.
Listen again to Matt Dickson, Rebecca Montacute, Charlotte Chadderton, Sam Friedman and Martha Longdon discuss COVID-19 and widening participation.
Asel Sartbaeva (Chemistry), Ben Ainsworth (Psychology), Andy Preston (Milner Centre) and Brad Evans (Chair, PoLIS) consider the science behind the pandemic.
David Galbreath (PoLIS), Jennifer Thomson (PoLIS), Nick Pearce and Brad Evans (Chair, PoLIS) discuss the many social and political implications of the virus.
Bruce Morley (Economics), Eleonara Fichera (Economics), Andy Crane (Management) and Brad Evans (PoLIS, Chair) discuss the economics of COVID-19.
Hear from Caroline Hickman and Elouise Mayall on the pressing need for action on climate change and some of the psychological impacts the pandemic is having.
If you are interested in finding out more about some of these proactive initiatives from members of our community, please contact the University Press Office.