Institute for Sustainability research

With a proud history of pioneering interdisciplinary research and impact in the field of sustainability, the Institute will bring together Surrey's research strengths in diverse but interconnected areas combining technological solutions with understandings of wider social contexts.

Research strengths

The Institute will be able to draw on Surrey's strengths in areas such as:

Net-zero energy

Clean air

Sustainable prosperity

Sustainable food

Energy systems analysis

Co-benefits of public health

Highlights

Seven ways to protect your health when cooking with gas

Read The Conversation piece written by air quality and health expert Professor Prashant Kumar.

The world’s in a ‘polycrisis’ — and these countries want to quash it by looking beyond GDP

A reading of interest that gives perspective on an international alliance post-growth countries.

Heat-Cool climate change programme

Our study suggests that a playful and interactive education programme such as Heat-Cool is not only fun for our children, but it generates an interest in climate change and, importantly, it also stimulates an interest in STEM subjects.

Living lab

Surrey’s Living Lab coordinates numerous projects based on sustainability, urban living and life-long health. Addressing real-world issues, these Living Lab projects use the surrounding area as a test-bed and engage the local community.

Explore Surrey's Living Lab

Centres and groups

There are many groups across the University working on various areas of sustainability research.

Established networks

We bring knowledge and expertise to businesses across the world which want to grow more sustainably.

Supporting research excellence

Sustainability is one of the University of Surrey’s strategic research themes which have been defined to support the ambitious objectives for research excellence and impact.

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