We are committed to supporting research projects with real societal impact.

We engage with a number of cross-institutional and interdisciplinary programmes which are making a positive contribution to society. These include:

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Severn Estuary Partnership

Promoting a sustainable approach to the planning, management, and development of the Severn Estuary.

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NERC GW4+ Doctoral Training Partnership

A consortium of excellence in innovative research training, designed to train tomorrow’s leaders in environmental science.

Sustainable Place Research Institute

Sustainable Places Research Institute

The Sustainable Places Research Institute was a meeting place for sustainability science, focussed on exploring innovative solutions for a more sustainable future.

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Water Research Institute

Addressing the grand challenge of sustaining water for people and ecosystems in a changing world.

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Energy Systems Research Institute

Tackling the global challenges we are facing regarding how we continue to produce, distribute and use energy