Research strengths

We are recognised for our excellence and leadership across six interdisciplinary research themes where we exhibit world leading strengths.

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Cities

We lead international research on cities and globalization, strengthening the theoretical base of global urban studies via new conceptual and methodological approaches for analysing cities and regions.
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Children, Youth and Families

At the forefront of establishing Children’s Geographies, our research explores formal and informal spaces of education and childhood experiences.

Climate-Water-Energy

We explore the trade-offs and co-benefits that may be realised by these connected systems to reduce the vulnerability of communities and strengthen the resilience of infrastructure to climate change.

Hydroclimate, Risks and Resilience

We advance knowledge of changes in extreme weather and develop technologies for improving resilience to hydroclimatic risks.

Migration and Nation

We are transforming understandings of how powerful migration forces and ideas about migration and ‘nation’ affect contemporary societies.

Understanding and Managing Environmental Change

Applying field monitoring, laboratory experiments and modelling methods we make significant breakthroughs in understanding and managing natural and anthropogenic environmental change.