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.
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 impact from the Centre for Governance, Regulation and Industrial Strategy (CGR&IS)
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)
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
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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.
Major funding announcement puts Bath TCRG at centre of new $20 million global industry watchdog
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.
UK Pensions – why regulators are courting trouble with the auto-enrolment numbers game
Lax regulation, risks to savers and industry flaws need addressing
Academic discusses future economic challenges at the Concilium Civitas' conference
Professor Ania Zalewska discusses the changing role of banks and stock markets
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.
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.
Events
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Building the new governance architecture: bridges between climate action, finance and sustainability
A day of panel discussions exploring the sustainability, regulation, governance and risk with contributors from Bank of England, Ofgem and others.
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.
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