The Centre for Governance, Regions and Industrial Strategy (CGRIS) at Bath acts as a catalyst and facilitator for research and policy development in the regulation of markets, and the prosperity of industry and regions.
As a leading research centre at the University, we bring together researchers and practitioners with a shared interest in ensuring organisations, industries, markets and regions are organised and managed effectively, efficiently, equitably, lawfully and in the public interest.
Through our events, publications and policy work, we provide an effective platform for debate on the design and implementation of effective governance structures, and forms of control and regulation.
Our research in this field takes account of real-world challenges e.g. digitalisation and AI technologies, and United Nations Sustainability Goals (UNSDGs) such as high-quality skills and education; industry, innovation and infrastructure; and sustainable cities, regions and communities.
Research themes
Our researchers are building, and sharing, knowledge within the following (non-exhaustive) themes:
Governance and regulation
- The regulation of utilities/energy industries
- The regulation of tobacco and alcohol
- The regulation of banking, financial markets and pensions
- The governance of firms and financial networks
- Corporate governance and micro management
Regional growth, development and innovation
- Place-based regional development (including R&D and skills)
- The governance of places and industrial/regional policy at multiple levels
- Coworking, flex spaces and regional clusters
- The role of universities in regional growth
Industrial strategy
- Industrial strategy
- Government missions
- Grand Challenges
- The impact of digital technology
We are happy to discuss these issues with other stakeholders from the educational, business, policy and public arenas. We would also welcome PhD applicants interested in these issues.