Our expertise in Global Security and Resilience spans a wide range of academic subjects and perspectives, but has the common goal of providing the world’s growing population with a sustainable and secure way of living.
We explore how the world’s forests, and its flora and fauna are evolving in response to climate change, and investigate how humans interact with the world – whether that is face-to-face in the field of international diplomacy, or digitally, within the context of cyber security.
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Our Institute of Aquaculture's priorities reflect a global interest in understanding how aquaculture can support the rapidly increasing human population without depleting wild-fish stocks.
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Find out how our research has been critical to implementing major new policies to repair tens of thousands of water bodies across Europe.
Extreme events can range from bereavement to flooding; disease to social unrest. We research how societies and ecosystems can prepare for the unexpected.
Driven by human influence, environmental change is accelerating. We explore sustainable solutions for a more resilient future.
The global population is expected to rise from 7.6 billion to 9.8 billion by 2050. Our ambition is to ensure that there is enough food for future generations.
We explore the impact of climate change on human security, and identify ways to manage the conflicts it causes.
Social division and exclusion are increasing worldwide. We tackle inequality by analysing social networks, geographies and big data technologies.
Striving to bring communities together in mutually-beneficial ways.
Helping people to maintain, attain or regain good health.