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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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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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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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#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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A novel way to describe - using the Incredible Hulk - the power of visible light photocatalysis.

👉 What to know more. Discover our #research projects: www.bath.ac.uk/corporate-in...
July 7, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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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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#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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#greenchemistry #chemsky #greensky
Prof Silvia Gross stands on the stage in front of a PPT for a plenary talk on inorganic chemistry and its role in addressing future global challenges in the energy transition. A slide from Prof Silvia Gross' presentation discussing the overlooked role of chemistry in a circular economy.
July 7, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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#SummerShowcase2025: Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research and Enterprise) @svhains.bsky.social has officially opened our Summer Showcase, highlighting key milestones such as the launch of @bath-iscc.bsky.social and the new EPSRC-funded @csct.bsky.social.

Join us in celebrating this 2-day event!
Prof Tina Duren stands on stage in front of a PPT and banner of the Summer Showcase 2025 The audience in a lecture theatre at the Summer Showcase 2025. Professor Sarah Hainsworth, Pro-Vice-Chancellor officially opens the Summer Showcase 2025
July 7, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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Green chemistry in action! We're setting up at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition.

Come see NanoGlow in action, real-time chemistry with light & nanotech, with Dr Simon Freakley from @uniofbath.bsky.social

👉 www.cplas.org/nanoglow/
👉 royalsociety.org/science-even...
June 30, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Dr Desen Kirli (Edinburgh) presented her research on smart, decentralised energy systems. She’s working with Dr Laiz Souto (Bath) on D-RES, using #EVs to improve grid resilience during extreme weather. #digitalenergy #netzero #energyresilience
De Desen Kirli presents her research in front of a seated audience in an open plan office.
May 15, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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Dr Sara Dale (Physics, Bath) shared her work on 2D materials and ionic liquids to improve the hydrogen evolution reaction, essential for clean hydrogen production. Her #research supports scalable, low-carbon energy solutions. #greenhydrogen #2Dmaterials
Dr Sara Dale presenting to a seated audience in an open plan office.
May 15, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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From nano-materials to smart grids, this month’s ISCC lunchtime seminar showcased two bold approaches to a more #sustainable future.

#greensky #greenenergy @uniofbath.bsky.social #sustainability #NetZero #energyresilience
Sara Dale stands in front of a screen and seated audience in an open plan office. Dr Laiz Souto and Dr Desen Kirli stand in front of the ISCC pull up banner, which says we are a community of researchers delivering world-class, multidisciplinary research in sustainability.
May 15, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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Excited to announce Prof Jim Watson, Director of UCL Institute for Sustainable Resources and leading #energypolicy expert, will speak at our Summer Showcase 2025! Join us @uniofbath.bsky.social to hear insights from this influential climate advisor.

👉 Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-sho...
A headshot of Jim Watson surrounded by text which says Prof. Jim Watson. Confirmed Speaker. Institute for Sustainable Resources, University College London.
May 14, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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New #research challenges traditional science-policy approaches to #chemicals & #wastepollution. Instead of copying existing panels, we need context-specific, community-focused solutions with stronger governance and real-world impact.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Graphic with an image of chemical waste in barrels at a sea port. The text around it says:New Paper, Global Environmental Change, Rethinking the science-policy interface for chemicals, waster and pollution: Challenging core assumptions
May 12, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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This image of a children's play area on fire reinforces the fact that urgent action is needed to address #climatechange.

#climateaction
Prof Martiskainen presents an image of a children's play area on fire which was in the news.
May 12, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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Energy demand reduction must lead the #NetZero transition, says @martiskainen.bsky.social .The £15M EDRC director emphasised reimagining #systems, not just technology. True #sustainability requires bridging #socialsciences with #engineering.

#Greensky

👉 www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...
Prof Mari Martiskainen stands in front of a PowerPoint slide which says 'Energy Demand Research Centre'. Prof Martiskainen and Prof Whitmarsh, Co-Director of the ISCC, point to a graph on a slide entitled 'Energy demand as the first fuel'
May 12, 2025 at 8:43 AM