Urban studies and planning research themes
Our world-leading research activities, discussions and debates are organised into a number of research themes which connect with and shape key debates in their fields.
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Our research themes
We have an ambitious interdisciplinary research agenda which is driven by the need to examine how knowledge about the world is turned into actions designed to make it a better place.
Driving improvementResearch projects
Our research has been classed as 'world leading' and 'internationally excellent' with 'outstanding impacts' by the most recent Research Excellence Framework.
Research archive
Review previous research projects, outputs and publications.
Explore previous geography and urban studies and planning work