Bath Institute of Sustainability and Climate Change (ISCC)

Is the UK’s new £15bn Warm Homes Plan really #sustainable?
Our institute researchers say it's a bold step - but caution without stronger focus on insulation, clearer long term policy, and better support for vulnerable households, it could fall short.
Read more: www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

Have you heard the government announcement for new £15billion investment with the #WarmHomesPlan?

As our colleagues at @cast-centre.bsky.social have shared, research shows that many Brits want to make low-carbon choices, but come up against practical barriers – cost being a big one.

PhD Opportunity Alert - Don't miss out!

Closing date THIS *Sun 11 Jan* for fully funded chemical engineering PhD starting March 2026.

Want to work with leading experts in chem eng & sustainability & contribute to real-world impact #sustainablechemtech
📌 Apply now: www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

80-year-old chemistry mystery solved! 🧪
ISCC member Dr Matthew Grayson @bathchem.bsky.social has cracked the mechanism behind a reaction that’s vital for medicines through to sustainable materials. A step forward for greener chemistry 🎉
www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...
#SustainableChemicalTechnologies

We were delighted to host our end of year festive drinks and snacks yesterday afternoon.

Thank you to all who came, it was a great way to start to get into the holiday spirit! #sustainability #innovation #climatechange #research #festiveseason #celebrations

Congrats to Dr Alexander Cresswell on winning the 2026 UK Academic Process Chemistry Award for his light-driven catalytic method enabling greener drug & agrochemical production! Read more #ResearchImpact www.soci.org/awards/socie...

Welcome Laksham Sanassee to ISCC as a King’s Commonwealth Fellow! His PhD will develop sustainable prosthetic liners for better comfort, performance & antimicrobial properties. #Innovation #HealthTech #sustainability www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

Last 2025 seminar: Clean Energy Catalysts: Dr Andreas Phanopoulos designs nanoclusters for CO₂-to-methanol conversion, advancing circular fuel economy. Food Waste #Innovation: PhD students pitched packaging to slow ripening, tackling 45% annual produce waste.
Next seminar: 13 Jan '26 #Sustainability

Dr Husband's research focuses on developing low-carbon chemical technologies that support the transition to a circular economy.

www.bath.ac.uk/case-studies...

#GreenSky #ChemSky #GreenChemistry #SustainableChemistry @jonhusband.bsky.social

Dr Hampton’s work explores how individuals and communities respond to #climatechange, with recent projects focusing on high-income earners, new parents, and children’s climate engagement.

www.bath.ac.uk/case-studies...

#GreenSky #SocSky #AcademicSky @samhampton.bsky.social

Dr Doliente's work focuses on low-carbon and circular technologies, process systems engineering, and industrial ecology.

www.bath.ac.uk/case-studies...

#GreenSky #CircularSystems #IndustrialEcology #AcademicSky

Headshots of Dr Stephen Doliente, Dr Sam Hampton, and Dr Jon Husband against a green blurry background.

Proud to announce the appointment of three new Fellows to @bath-iscc.bsky.social

Dr Stephen Doliente, Dr Sam Hampton, and Dr Jon Husband join ISCC as Fellows in Sustainable Systems, Social Transformations, and Sustainable Chemical Technologies respectively.

www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

The Obelisk in Queen Square park in Bath

Delighted to host Prof Cristina García Fontán @udc.gal this summer. Her visit brought fresh perspectives on climate resilience, heritage, and urban innovation, from Santiago de Compostela to Sydney Gardens in #Bath.

A brilliant example of Global Excellence in action: www.bath.ac.uk/case-studies...

Co-edited by Prof Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE (ISCC) and Dr John Jamir Benzon Aruta, EPR will spotlight the vital links between human behaviour and the environment.

Be among the first to publish: bps.org.uk/news/new-bps-environmental-psychology-journal-now-open-submissions

@bpsenvpsych.bsky.social

New BPS environmental psychology journal is now open for submissions | BPS The BPS, in partnership with Wiley, is expanding its portfolio of journals in 2026 with the launch of Environmental Psychology Research (EPR).

#InTheNews: The British Psychological Society ( @bpsofficial.bsky.social ) has launched its first fully #OpenAccess journal — Environmental Psychology Research — in partnership with Wiley!

#EnvironmentalPsychology #ClimateAction #PsychScience #greensky @lwhitmarsh.bsky.social

🌐 500+ researchers expected
💡 Cutting-edge ideas & real-world solutions
🤝 Talks, discussions & public events

👉 Learn more: www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

@yixiansun.bsky.social, Conference Chair and ISCC core member, said: "It’s a chance to showcase Bath’s work and join global conversations on protecting our planet."
#UniversityOfBath #ESG2026 #ClimateAction #GlobalConference #ISCC

An aerial image of Bath, including the River Avon and hills in the background

Excited to announce @uniofbath.bsky.social is hosting the Earth System Governance Conference in Sept 2026, a major international gathering focused on #sustainability, #climategovernance & #environmentalpolicy.

Reusable #PET bottles could be a game-changer for UK beverage #packaging.

A new Joint Industry Project by @icast-cleantech.bsky.social & Petainer shows they outperform single-use PET & glass in emissions, material use & energy.

icast.org.uk/investigatin...

#greensky #circular #reuse

Since launching in November 2021, iCAST has successfully delivered over 40 Joint Industry Projects (JIPs) with a total investment of £3.8 M, resulting in member companies securing more than £30 M (£6.6 M in grants and £25.3 M in private investment) to develop their sustainable technologies further.

The University of Bath's latest impact report shows how #education, #research and #innovation drive economic growth, and iCAST (Innovation Centre for Applied Sustainable Technologies) is proud to be part of this success.

@icast-cleantech.bsky.social

Jane Goodall's wisdom rings true: 'What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make'.

Prof Walter Leitner argues that green chemistry can show the way for sustainability.

Slide showing two quotes: Max Planck: "Insight must precede application." Jane Goodall: "What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make."

#SummerShowcase2025: 'If #sustainability is the goal, #greenchemistry will show the way!' Prof Walter Leitner of @maxplanck.de inspires #chemists to use their creativity for better processes & new products.

#greenchemistry #greensky #chemsky @uniofbath.bsky.social

#systemsscience #sustainablesystems #greensky @uniofbath.bsky.social

Dr Stephen Doliente presents his work on rebranding sustainable systems and exploring the material world and green growth.

A slide that describes Stephen's research vision: To provide tools, skills and evidence of net zero industries compatible with the economy, societies and environment, through industrial ecology-inspired chemical and systems engineering.

#SummerShowcase2025: Prof Stephen Doliente focuses on the 'how', providing concrete tools and evidence for #netzero industries through industrial ecology. His work on #criticalminerals recycling and material-energy systems shows that good planning makes the #energy transition achievable.

#greensky

Prof Cristina Garcia Fontan presents her work on climate resilient landscapes.

A slide on the New European Bauhaus initiative.

#SummerShowcase2025: Prof Cristina García Fontán ( @udc.gal ) proves that climate resilience isn't just about tech. It's about BEAUTY, community, and local solutions! Her people-environment research bridges citizens, experts, business & institutions to create landscapes that work for everyone.

@nctcharity.bsky.social ‪@womensinstitute.bsky.social‬ @uniofbath.bsky.social #greensky #psysky #socsky #socsci

Dr Sam Hampton presents his research on public and business engagement for climate action

PPT slide showing that behaviour and lifestyle change is widely supported.

#SummerShowcase2025: Dr Sam Hampton (@samhampton.bsky.social) reveals that MORE people care about #climatechange than we think. The key to breaking climate silence? Meeting people where they are, and grassroots communities like NCT, WI & the Green Salon Collective are already leading the way.

@uniofbath.bsky.social #greensky #chemsky #sustainability