Research groups

Our research agenda aims to produce more inclusive and just cities that are economically, environmentally and socially sustainable, both for current and for future generations.

Our five research groups have gained significant research funding in the last three years; and have already made a significant difference through engagement and impact activities.

Developing innovative ways of theorising and understanding contemporary political and economic challenges.

Engaging with the sustainability challenges posed by urban growth in an academic and policy-relevant way.

CURE focuses on the relationships between sustainability transitions in the energy, urban and environment domains.

GURG is a multidisciplinary research group that focuses on global urbanisation, poverty, inequality and exclusion.

MARG's mission is to open up new areas of architectural research and facilitate new ways of engaging in public debate.

SPAL's research focuses on regional development, spatial planning and neighbourhood change, housing and infrastructure.