A multi-million pound ‘supercluster’ co-led by the University of Bath has been launched to position the West of England as the UK’s hydrogen powerhouse. The far-reaching project brings together academic, civic and industry leaders to unlock the huge potential of the region’s hydrogen ecosystem. Harnessing clean green hydrogen to decarbonise the region’s transport, energy...
More electric vehicles have been bought by Bath & North East Somerset Council as it continues to seek to cut carbon emissions and save on fuel costs. The eight fully electric Nissan Townstar vans will be the first to be added to its highway maintenance fleet and used by street works, public right of...
The iconic Bath Christmas Market returns next month with more than 200 traders already signed up and with sustainability a priority. Most of the stallholders at the market, which opens on 23 November, will be selling a wide range of festive gifts, food and drink – most of them locally sourced – during the...
Bath area businesses are being urged to share their views on the skills needed by their industry to help build a stronger economy for the West of England. Business West, the organisation behind Bath Chamber of Commerce, will use the feedback from firms to draw up its Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs). Over the...
The West of England’s political leaders should continue with their plans for an “ambitious and green” mass transit system to help the region fulfil its economic potential, according to its largest business group. Business West, which runs the region’s chambers of commerce, said an efficient transport system was essential for business success as well...
Bath Spa University’s ambition to become a leading centre for sustainable fashion has come a step closer following the appointment of a new professor. The arrival of Tamara Cincik as Professor of Fashion and Sustainability also means Bath Spa will work in partnership with Fashion Roundtable, the UK’s only think tank for the fashion...
Profits surged at Good Energy, the 100% renewable electricity supplier and power provider, during the first half of this year as it maintained its transition into an energy services business. But the Chippenham-headquartered group warned this strong performance will be partly offset in the second half of this year by lagging commodity costs and...
A scheme to support fast-growing firms launched by globally acclaimed business incubator SETsquared is set to contribute around £1.3bn to UK economy, according to new research. University of Bath-supported SETsquared’s Scale-Up Programme, which began in 2018, supports innovative, expanding businesses to raise public and private investment to collaborate on research and development (R&D). More...
Can solar give you energy security? If so, how much does it cost, how can you finance it and what return on investment might you expect? These and other questions are on the agenda at a free webinar on Tuesday 3 October when Bristol-based Solarsense will bring together industry experts for a live panel...
A podcast and YouTube show launched just over a year ago by purpose-driven comms consultancy Second Mountain has signed up its first corporate partner to expand its global reach and impact. Good Journeys with Second Mountain, which shares inspiring stories and lessons learned from all walks of life, is being backed by professional leadership development business Resilient...
