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Geography and environmental science

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Our research addresses climate change, social and health inequalities, sustainable development, conservation of biodiversity, poverty and recession.

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Research institutes, centres and groups

Future Towns Innovation Hub

The Future Towns Innovation Hub is a collaborative space designed to foster happy, healthy and prosperous places.
GeoData

We manage, analyse and process environmental data. Our consultancy services and interdisciplinary research projects range from managing river catchments and coastal zones to the wider fields of environment, social and economic development.
National Centre for Research Methods

The National Centre for Research Methods (NCRM) provides training in research methods, produces online learning resources, conducts research and supports methodological innovation.
Precision Biosciences Innovation Hub

We use big data, computational approaches and 'in silico' digital twins of biological systems. Through our research, we gain a detailed understanding of the biological processes needed for sustainable health, environment and food.
Southampton Geospatial

The Southampton Geospatial team has the tools and expertise to collect, combine and interpret datasets about locations.
Southampton Institute for Arts and Humanities

Our research explores the roles that art, culture and creativity play in modern public life. We support socially engaged, creative and critical research by funding pilot and proof-of-concept projects.
Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute

We work with partner organisations to tackle global marine and maritime challenges, from developing green technologies to influencing government policy.

People

Steve Darby - Associate Dean Research

Steve Darby

Associate Dean Research
Kate Parks - Principal Teaching Fellow

Kate Parks

Principal Teaching Fellow
Jane Hart - Professor of Geography

Jane Hart

Professor of Geography
Justin Sheffield - Head of School

Justin Sheffield

Head of School
Edson Utazi - Associate Professor

Edson Utazi

Associate Professor
Julian Leyland - Professor

Julian Leyland

Professor
Nick Clarke - Professor of Political Geography

Nick Clarke

Professor of Political Geography
Shengjie Lai - Principal Research Fellow

Shengjie Lai

Principal Research Fellow
Simon Kemp - Professor

Simon Kemp

Professor

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