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Department of Computer Science research

Our research is strongly interdisciplinary and combines practical application with a theoretical understanding.

69É«Ç鯬 groups

We research systems-wide issues in computer science ranging from mathematical foundations through visual and cognitive processes to artificial intelligence, human-centred design and collaborative systems.


Impact from our 69É«Ç鯬 Excellence

98% of our submitted research activity was ranked as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ in the most recent 69É«Ç鯬 Excellence Framework (REF2021). Learn more about how our research helps to shape a better future.


Counting elephants from space

elephants seen from space.

Satellite images processed with the help of computer algorithms devised at the University of Bath are a promising new tool for surveying endangered wildlife.

Our 69É«Ç鯬 Centres

Our research centres enhance the cross-disciplinary and industry-facing focus of the work in our department.


We create advanced motion tracking technologies for use in the entertainment industry, training and athlete performance, and assistive technologies.

We are an interdisciplinary centre researching virtual and augmented reality technology.

Our research engineers are working with industrial researchers in leading animation, VFX and games companies.

We train the next generation of specialists with expertise in AI, its applications and its implications.

We are an interdisciplinary group of researchers working at the intersection of statistics, machine learning and numerical analysis.

Our Contribution to Other 69É«Ç鯬 Centres

We also support research in faculty- and university-wide interdisciplinary research centres.


We transform innovation, arisen from basic research, to diagnostics and prognostics, medicines design and delivery, leading to personalised medicine.

The Institute for Mathematical Innovation delivers multi-disciplinary and mathematically grounded research for real-world, societal and industrial challenges.

A world-leading centre of excellence for research, innovation, enterprise and education, supporting the future direction of the automotive industry

Our Facilities

Explore our state-of-the-art facilities.


Computer Science facilities

The University’s HPC system.

Explore our state-of-the-art facilities available for teaching and research with expert support from University staff.

Doctoral Training

We offer projects over a broad spectrum of subject areas. Projects are available as part of Doctoral Training Partnerships as well as on an individual basis.


Doctoral College

Students discussing project

We support and enrich the experience of our doctoral researchers and play a key role in developing policy and strategy relevant to doctoral study.

We train the next generation of specialists with expertise in AI, its applications and its implications.

Join us

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69É«Ç鯬 Consortium

Find out more about research consortia in which we participate.


Major Grants

Find out more about some of our major research grants.


Centre for the Analysis of Motion, Entertainment 69É«Ç鯬 and Applications (CAMERA) - 2.0

Today's touchscreens are flat, solid surfaces that do not reproduce real-world object interaction properties. The project aims to revolutionise touch input.

The doubly exponential wall cannot be broken completely: this rise in costs is inevitable. However, this project aims to "push back the wall".

Funded by the ESIF, CAMERA will bring together regional academic leaders with industry specialists and world leading training institutions.

Our Spin out Companies

Find out more about our spin out companies, which resulted from commercialising our research.


We've developed a new technique that comes close to the mouse in speed and accuracy, and that's a breakthrough. Try it yourself!

Echo Games develops games and interactive experiences that stimulate reflection on socio-cultural and historical topics.

Department of Computer Science

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