Centre for Governance, Regulation and Industrial Strategy (CGR&IS)

We focus on finding the balance between governance, regulation and strategic planning to ensure the effective functioning of organisations, regions and markets.

Research  

Our research stimulates academic debates, as well as supporting and informing regulators and businesses.

Research themes of the Centre for Governance, Regulation and Industrial Strategy (CGR&IS)

Our multidisciplinary research stretches across a wide range of subjects and questions.

Research impact from the Centre for Governance, Regulation and Industrial Strategy (CGR&IS)

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Our contribution to stimulating academic debates and informing policy-makers, regulators and businesses.

Collaborations with the Centre for Governance, Regulation and Industrial Strategy (CGR&IS)

We create a platform for exchange and collaboration founded on academic excellence.

Doing a PhD at the Centre for Governance, Regulation and Industrial Strategy (CGR&IS)

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Part of our mission is to develop a new generation of informed and skilled researchers.

Experts

CGR&IS brings together world-class scholars, associates and doctoral researchers interested in regulation, governance and industrial strategy.

Members of the Centre for Governance, Regulation and Industrial Strategy (CGR&IS)

Our members bring a multidisciplinary, high-quality, rigorous approach to addressing topical issues in regulation, governance and industrial strategy.

Associates of the Centre for Governance, Regulation and Industrial Strategy (CGR&IS)

We work with associate academics and practitioners, as part of our mission to produce high impact research and advice.

PhD students of the Centre for Governance, Regulation and Industrial Strategy (CGR&IS)

Current and past doctoral students working on research with the CGR&IS.

Research output

Delve into our research: read what our experts have to say.

Journal articles from the Centre for Governance, Regulation and Industrial Strategy

Peer-reviewed journal publications from CGR&IS members.

Books and book chapters from the Centre for Governance, Regulation and Industrial Strategy

Books, chapters and monographs based on our research.

Working papers from the Centre for Governance, Regulation and Industrial Strategy

Examples of our work in progress.

Research and consultancy reports from the Centre for Governance, Regulation and Industrial Strategy

Reports produced for industrial and policy-making bodies.

News and opinions

Research, analysis and news.

Study calls for tax hike on Roll-Your-Own cigarettes to deter smoking

The new study in the journal 'Drug and Alcohol Dependence' focused on taxation for roll-your-own tobacco, which the team say needs to increase in price.

Major funding announcement puts Bath TCRG at centre of new $20 million global industry watchdog

Members of the Tobacco Control Research Group at the University of Bath.

With significant funding from Bloomberg Philanthropies, our Tobacco Control Research Group will spearhead a brand new global tobacco industry watchdog.

A view of Brexit and its impact on industrial strategy

Dr Felicia Fai is Senior Lecturer in Business Economics and a member of the Centre for Governance and Regulation (CGR) at the University of Bath.

Centre for Governance, Regulation and Industrial Strategy (CGR&IS) blog

Academic evidence-based analysis and discussion of relevant issues in governance, regulation and industrial strategy.

Academic involved in Economist Intelligence Unit report

The Economist interviewed and cited Professor Ania Zalewska as part of their briefing paper on Creating Innovation Ecosystems in Eastern Europe.

The future of cryptocurrencies is bright

Professor Ania Zalewska explains why there is no reason to let short-term concerns cloud our view of the future of cryptocurrencies.

Events

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Centre for Governance, Regulation and Industrial Strategy (CGR&IS) events archive

Browse our events archive, for details of our expert talks on regulation, governance and industrial strategy.

Centre for Governance, Regulation and Industrial Strategy (CGR&IS) conference archive

We organise international conferences, to bring academics and practitioners together and facilitate new thinking.

About us

CGR&IS is a leading academic and policy research centre in the School of Management, combining expertise in accounting, economics, finance, law, management and politics. Creating a platform to foster international, cross-disciplinary research, we are helping to design and implement more effective governance structures, forms of control and regulation. Our research covers a range of topics relevant to the sound functioning of the financial, not-for-profit, industrial and environmental sectors.