Hydrogen research hub UK-HyRES funds 10 new projects to accelerate the UK’s net zero transition
UK University partners receive funding totalling £3 million from Bath-based centre of excellence
Institute of Sustainability and Climate Change
We integrate physical, social, and systems science and engineering, and develop leaders in tackling critical sustainability issues.
Who we are
We are a community of researchers delivering world-class research in sustainability that pushes boundaries among disciplines. We solve challenges using a wide-angle, whole-systems approach, complemented by a depth of scientific understanding, and build partnerships that help us keep our focus on real-world problems.
Research themes
Explore our multidisciplinary research across three core themes: Sustainable Chemical Technologies, Sustainable Systems and Social Transformations. These pillars drive our mission to tackle global challenges and create a greener, equitable future for all.
In the spotlight
The Institute's most recent highlights
Piezoelectric biomaterial offers new treatment potential for central nervous system injuries
Bath researchers create new material for treating central nervous system injuries and neurodegenerative diseases, offering hope of new therapies
People-Led Digitalisation showcase event set to help manufacturers unlock productivity benefits
The Centre for People-Led Digitalisation will hold its first Impact Showcase in Coventry next week
Assertion that UK can decarbonise without disruption is unhelpful
“Techno-optimism is misplaced," writes Prof Lorraine Whitmarsh, Co-Director of the Institute of Sustainability and Climate, for The Conversation.
Light-altering spray for greenhouses could help lengthen the fruit growing season in the UK
New spray developed by scientists at Bath could help boost UK farming and increase the UK's food security.
Bath-founded startup Naturbeads receives major new funding for factory
Company creates biodegradable cellulose ‘microsphere’ alternative to microplastics
Upcoming events
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Material stewardship: chemistry’s mission in sustainability
21 Jan 2025 4.00pm
East Building
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University of Bath
Hear from high-profile speaker Professor Stephen Matlin from the Institute of Global Health Innovation and Imperial College London.
Reaction Monitoring Symposium 2025
28 Jan 2025 9.30am
The Chancellors' Building
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University of Bath
This annual symposium is for anyone interested in monitoring solution-state chemical processes and reactions.
Bath Institute of Sustainability and Climate Change launch
30 Jan 2025 4.00pm
East Building
,
University of Bath
Celebrate the launch of the new Institute of Sustainability and Climate Change at the University of Bath.
About Us
Our aim is to deliver novel chemical technologies and robust behavioural solutions, brought together through whole system evaluation, to reframe problems and create transformative innovation in sustainability and climate change.
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