# To provide a stimulating informed environment for the pursuit of research in the field of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Bath.
# To provide a focus for interdisciplinary research grant applications and interactions with industry.
# To establish an internationally recognised centre of excellence that will attract international scholars, experts and postgraduate students.
# To give a well established area of activity at the University a formal identifiable label, by which it will be easily recognised both nationally and internationally.
# To provide a credible base from which staff can respond to funding initiatives in the field of materials.
# To provide a focus for the recruitment and training of postgraduate students in the field of Materials Science and Engineering.
# To provide research underpinning for the delivery of high quality materials teaching within the University.