Research for our sustainable future
Our research activities address global challenges, like climate change and social inequality, and have far-reaching impacts beyond the boundaries of our campus.
Discover our research
In light of global challenges, universities must do all they can to deliver innovative research that benefits society, culture, the environment and the economy.
Our research is focused around five missions. One of our missions is leading sustainability. We recognise that research and innovation is integral in the world’s shift towards sustainable development.
Our internationally recognised researchers are developing the knowledge to make this innovation possible. They work closely with business and public sector bodies to drive sustainability in technology, practice and policy delivered through our key research groups:
- Catalysis
- Electrochemistry
- Low carbon fuels and transportation
- Species biology and conservation
- Sustainable futures
- Waste 2 Resource Innovation Network
- Circular Economy Network
- Nanotechnology
- Mathematical modelling and flow analysis
- Environmental change and adaptation
- Ornithology
- The Centre for Policy Modelling
- Mobilities in Art and Performance