Research

We create new knowledge that enriches the social, economic, cultural and environmental well-being of people and places.

We are passionate about research. Our skills, curiosity and creativity are used to deliver novel, rigorous, transformative understanding that makes a difference in the world. We pursue answers and solutions to challenging questions and problems across the Social Sciences and Humanities, extending into Environmental Science. We provide an inclusive research environment where postgraduate, postdoctoral and academic researchers work closely together to develop their research careers.

Research challenges

Research in the School

Research Centres

Postgraduate Research

Doctoral researchers are integral partners in our research, working on exciting projects across the social, political and environmental sciences and humanities.

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Research spotlights

We are shining a light on the impact of a variety of recent research projects from the School of Social Sciences and Humanities.

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