# Centre for Governance, Regulation and Industrial Strategy

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

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

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

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

Peer-reviewed journal publications from CGR&IS members.

2 Mar 2026 4.15pm

10 East
,
University of Bath

Dr Ivan Rajic will explore this framework for understanding regional inequalities.

11 Mar 2026 12.15pm

10 East
,
University of Bath

Professor Nick Clifton will be discussing his research on how co-working spaces have implications on infrastructure and future patterns of work.

In a recent study published in Regional Studies, Dr Felicia Fai, Professor Phil Tomlinson and Dr Mariachiara Barzotto from the School of Management explored how coworking spaces might contribute to place-based policy and regional development, especially in provincial towns/cities and rural/coastal areas.

[Read the research paper](https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00343404.2024.2399282)

New research has revealed evidence suggesting British American Tobacco Kenya (BATK) may have avoided or evaded up to $28 million in profit taxes in Kenya.

Professor Phil Tomlinson and Professor David Bailey explore whether the UK government's approach will prove effective.

Fiscal rules are a key tenet of UK policy. But what are they and why were they introduced?

Professors Mike Lewis and Phil Tomlinson assess the Government's first steps towards a new industrial strategy, for The Conversation.

Dr Mariachiara Barzotto explains for The Conversation how employees can work remotely from holiday, and sets out tips for making it productive and pleasurable.

The Scottish oil refinery will close next year, and Professor Phil Tomlinson considers for The Conversation the challenges of new job creation for the sector.

How research from our academics informed the launch of an innovative new propulsion systems facility.

Samantha’s research examines the growth of the space industry in Scotland. She tells us about how the industry has skyrocketed.

How do the stories we tell ourselves about an area influence the skills we develop? Laura shares her research.

Whether working with Government or regionally with Combined Authorities, Chris Dimos has significant experience engaging with policymakers.

Zihan shares her insights on coworking spaces and why regions need to diversify their skills.

Dr Chris Dimos, Dr Felicia Fai, Professor Phil Tomlinson and colleagues detail how new policy needs to link places, sectors and technologies.