

SUMMER SHOWCASE 2025
We are delighted to announce our Summer Showcase 2025, a two-day event taking place on 7 and 8 July, which brings together the brightest minds in sustainability research and innovation.
Hosted at The Edge, University of Bath, this Showcase is a collaborative effort between the Bath Institute of Sustainability and Climate Change (ISCC) and the Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Sustainable Chemical Technologies: A Systems Approach (CSCT).

Why you can't miss this event
The Summer Showcase, held on 7 and 8 July, is an opportunity to dive deep into cutting-edge sustainability research. Participants will gain multidisciplinary insights from a diverse array of high-profile speakers, PhD researchers, and key stakeholders, who will explore innovative solutions across three core themes of Sustainable Chemical Technologies, Sustainable Systems, and Social Transformations.
This is a chance to network with leading academics, industry experts, and policymakers, fostering potential collaborations and staying at the forefront of sustainable innovation.

Event highlights
Our comprehensive programme includes:
Plenary sessions by high-profile guest speakers
PhD researcher presentations showcasing emerging research
Poster presentations
Industry, policy, and alumni talks
Panel discussion
Networking reception and Ceilidh
Programme
Day 1 : July 7
(subject to change)

ARRIVAL & REGISTRATION
WELCOME

PLENARY

PRESENTATION
Prof Silvia Gross, Professor of General and Inorganic Chemistry, University of Padova, Italy

POSTER SESSION
With Tea & Coffee

FLASH PRESENTATIONS
Cohort ’24, CDT in Sustainable Chemical Technologies: A Systems Approach

INDUSTRY SHOWCASE

ALUMNI PRESENTATION
Dr Luke Williams, Head of Research Programmes, The Carbon Technology Research Foundation

CLOSING REMARKS

POSTER SESSION
DRINKS RECEPTION
Day 2 : July 8
(subject to change)

ARRIVAL & REGISTRATION
WELCOME

PLENARY
Prof Jim Watson, Professor of Energy Policy and Director of the Institute for Sustainable Resources, University College London

IGNITE TALKS
PhD researchers, Institute of Sustainability and Climate Change, University of Bath

TEA & COFFEE

PRESENTATION
Dr Jon Husband, Research Fellow in Sustainable Chemical Technologies, Institute of Sustainability and Climate Change

PANEL DISCUSSION
National and international policy developments shaping the future of academic research on sustainable technologies, the circular economy, and the climate crisis.

RESEARCH PROJECTS SPOTLIGHT
Dr Mark Wilson, The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations, Dr Joe Goodall, COSMIC Prosperity Project

LUNCH

PRESENTATION
Dr Stephen Doliente, Research Fellow in Sustainable Systems, Institute of Sustainability and Climate Change, University of Bath

3MT PRESENTATIONS
PhD researchers, Institute of Sustainability and Climate Change, University of Bath

PRESENTATION
Dr Sam Hampton, Research Fellow in Social Transformations, Institute of Sustainability and Climate Change; Research Fellow, Department of Psychology, University of Bath

TEA & COFFEE

RESEARCH PROJECT SPOTLIGHT
Dr Ellie Marsh, INBUILT: Advancing Sustainable Building Practices in Europe

PLENARY

AWARDS
Poster Prizes, Janet Scott Prize, Abel + Imray Prize awarded by Abel + Imray

CLOSING REMARKS

NETWORKING RECEPTION
