Current projects
GW-SHIFT – Great Western supercluster for hydrogen impact for future technology
The multimillion-pound project is bringing together academic, civic and industry partners to work together to unlock the huge potential of our region’s hydrogen ecosystem. This is providing solutions for storage and distribution, transport, and the energy sector. Further information.
EPoMM – EPSRC Network for Engineering Porous Materials
The Engineering Porous Materials at Multiple Scales network, led by researchers at the University of Bath, is set to bring together diverse research from across disciplines to design new materials and understand how they can be applied in a range of important applications. Further information.
SETsquared
The SETsquared Partnership is the enterprise, academic and innovation collaboration between Bath, Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter, Southampton and Surrey universities. The network collectively supports the growth and success of new businesses by providing world-leading incubation support services, enterprise activities and access to investment networks. Further information.
Drill guidance system
The drill guidance system (DGS) which attaches to a surgical drill, aims to help improve the accuracy of drilling screw holes into bones during orthopaedic surgery. It is hoped that the new DGS will help the surgeon be more accurate when drilling the screw holes and reduce the time the patient spends in the operating theatre.
Transforming Homes
The project will work with two local authorities and communities to design energy efficient and low carbon social housing. Further information.
Total bUrden of Long-Term Psoriasis’ (TULiPS)
This is the continuation of a previous study and will aim to understand the long-term impact of psoriasis, such as developing joint problems related to psoriasis (psoriatic arthritis).
Inflatable Prone Repositioning Device (IPRD)
The development of an inflatable device that will help intensive care staff in hospitals reposition patients who have breathing difficulties. The aim of the device is to make the repositioning safer and easier and save staff time.
ZENITH
The five-year project ZENITH (Zero Emission: The Next generation of Integrated Technologies for Hydrogen), is jointly funded by EPSRC and GKN Aerospace and started in December 2023 under the leadership of Professor Richard Butler in Mechanical Engineering. It aims to create new fundamental knowledge and develop solutions in hydrogen energy storage, composite structures, and composites manufacturing technologies, to make impact in the UK’s aerospace industries, contribute to the UK’s 2050 Net Zero target, and to position the UK as a leader in the field in emerging zero emission aircraft.
UKHYRES
UK Hub for Research Challenges in Hydrogen and Alternative Liquid Fuels. Further information.