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Bath Institute of Sustainability and Climate Change (ISCC)
@bath-iscc.bsky.social
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A community of researchers delivering world-class #research in Sustainable Chemical Technologies, Sustainable Systems, and Social Transformations at the University of Bath: http://bath.ac.uk/iscc

#climatechange #sustainability #SDGs #circulareconomy
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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...
January 7, 2026 at 11:51 AM
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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
Scientists discover key to solving an 80-year-old chemistry puzzle
Molecular 'reshuffle' could be a game-changer for fine chemical processes used in wide applications from drug manufacture to advanced materials.
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January 7, 2026 at 11:07 AM
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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
December 19, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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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...
December 19, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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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...
Laksham Sanassee, King’s Commonwealth Fellow joins Bath Institute of Sustainability & Climate Change
Mauritian academic to lead research in sustainable prosthetics and strengthen scientific capacity in Small Island Developing States.
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December 19, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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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
December 19, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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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...
Headshots of Dr Stephen Doliente, Dr Sam Hampton, and Dr Jon Husband against a green blurry background.
September 12, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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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...
The Obelisk in Queen Square park in Bath
September 4, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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#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
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).
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September 1, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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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.
An aerial image of Bath, including the River Avon and hills in the background
August 28, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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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
Investigating the environmental benefits of reusable PET bottles – Our work with Petainer | iCAST Investigating the environmental benefits of reusable PET bottles – Our work with Petainer ...
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August 27, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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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.

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uniofbath.bsky.social The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · Jul 24
For 60 years we've been proud to call Bath our home. Through our education, research and innovation, we boost skills, create jobs, widen opportunities and support inclusive growth in the city and beyond.

Find out more in this new report ⤵️

www.bath.ac.uk/campaigns/ou...
A celebratory graduation scene showing a group of people in caps and gowns. One person in the foreground is smiling and hugging another. The background is softly blurred to emphasize the joyful moment. Overlaid text reads: “UNIVERSITY OF BATH — How much does the University of Bath contribute to the city and the region? Here’s what Oxford Economics found when it looked at how the University drove skills, investment, jobs, innovation and growth in 2023/24.”
July 25, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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#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
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."
July 8, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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#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.
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.
July 8, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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#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.
Prof Cristina Garcia Fontan presents her work on climate resilient landscapes. A slide on the New European Bauhaus initiative.
July 8, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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#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.
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.
July 8, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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#SummerShowcase: Dr Jon Husband (@jonhusband.bsky.social) shows how #chemists can make #plastics more sustainable rather than replacing them entirely - reducing greenhouse gas emissions through better materials and recycling solutions for items like polystyrene and disposable gloves.
Dr Jon Husband presents his research on low temperature depolymerisation of consumer viny plastics.
July 8, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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#SummerShowcase2025: Day 2 is underway, opening with keynote speaker @watsonjim.bsky.social, Professor of Energy Policy at @ucl.ac.uk, who shares his perspectives on the evolving #energy landscape and the role of #research in shaping #policy.
Prof Jim Watson introduces his presentation on 'Research, evidence and UK energy policy'.
July 8, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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#SummerShowcase2025: What is organic synthesis and how does it relate to everyday life and #sustainability? Dr Alex Cresswell, Associate Director of @bath-iscc.bsky.social, answers this question and describes ways to reduce waste in #drug #synthesis.

#greensky #chemsky @uniofbath.bsky.social
Dr Alex Cresswell presents on organic synthesis. A slide on the 12 principles of green chemistry
July 7, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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#SummerShowcase2025: Fascinating alumni talk from Dr Luke Williams, describing his journey from #PhD at the @uniofbath.bsky.social to Head of Research Programmes at The Carbon Technology Foundation, which funds #research into ways to remove #carbon from the atmosphere via natural systems.
Alumni Luke Williams presents his journey from PhD to Head of Research Programmes at The Carbon Technology Research Foundation. PPT slide describing the Carbon Technology Research Foundation, which funds research into ways to remove carbon from the atmosphere, based on natural systems.
July 7, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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#SummerShowcase2025: Continuing our industry showcase collaborations, Jeff Ive, Chief Technical Officer, introduces Adaptavate, which develops carbon-negative #contruction materials, including Breathaboard and Breathaplasta.

👉 Collaborate with us!

#greensky @uniofbath.bsky.social
Jeff Ive introduces Adaptavate One of Jeff Ive's slides introducing Adaptavate.
July 7, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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#SummerShowcase25: We collaborate with #industry. At today's industry showcase, Stefanie Federle, Chief Scientific Officer of Kelpi, tells us how #seaweed can turn the tide on #plastic #packaging.

👉 Collaborate with us!

#greensky @uniofbath.bsky.social
July 7, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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A year since I presented at #summershowcase2025 for the @bath-iscc.bsky.social when I was still in my role at Swansea. Has been a brilliant, worldwind year moving to @uniofbath.bsky.social in September, setting up a lab, getting involved with lots of new collaborators including Rick Lupton ⬇️
Dr Rick Lupton presenting " how do supply side and demand side decarbonisation interact.
July 7, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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#SummerShowcase2025: Dr Rick Lupton, from the Dept of #MechanicalEngineering, discusses carbon emissions from global chemical production.

#greensky
Dr Rick Lupton presents at the Summer Showcase in front of a PPT. A slide describing the outline of for Dr Rick Lupton's presentation: 1. Uncertainty in global petrochemical emissions? 2. Completeness and accuracy of publicly available data? 3. How do supply-side and demand-side decarbonisation interact? 4. Current projects.
July 7, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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#SummerShowcase2025: Keynote speaker Prof Silvia Gross from the University of Padova shares her expertise and discusses the overlooked role of #chemistry in a #circulareconomy, including substituting critical raw materials.

👉 Follow and collaborate with us.

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July 7, 2025 at 2:11 PM