Oxford Brookes University is excited to announce its involvement in the THERM-UK project, a £2.5 million research initiative funded by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC).
Young people entering the job market are demanding careers that align with their values and contribute to tackling global challenges such as climate change – but universities and employers are struggling to keep pace, according to a new report.
How poverty and drought are driving deforestation in one of the world’s richest biodiversity hotspots.
Oxford, a city celebrated for its vibrant cycling culture and historic charm, has recently found itself at the heart of a significant discussion surrounding Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs).
This theme focuses on understanding climate risks and strengthening the ability of societies, ecosystems and economies to cope with them. Research explores how vulnerable systems respond to climate change and develops adaptation and mitigation strategies that support long-term resilience.
This area examines how to use natural resources responsibly and restore biodiversity. It includes research on fair access to finite resources, human–wildlife interactions, environmental and social impact assessment and approaches that reverse resource depletion and biodiversity loss.
Cities and infrastructure shape both the challenges and the solutions for sustainable futures. This theme investigates how urban development, operations and reuse of infrastructure can reduce emissions, support biodiversity and improve health and wellbeing, while identifying resilient and sustainable alternatives for managing these systems.
A sustainable future requires major social transformation and fair treatment for all communities. Research here addresses behavioural change, the influence of institutions, environmental and social justice and the links between conflict and climate change, exploring how societies can shift towards equitable and sustainable practices.
This theme examines how decisions are made and who is accountable for them. It considers governance structures across sectors and scales, the balance between equity and fairness in decision-making and the mechanisms needed to ensure responsible action, investment and outcomes.
Education plays a central role in building sustainable and resilient futures. Research in this area, guided by the principles of Futures Literacy, explores how learners of all ages can gain the knowledge, skills and values needed to address interconnected global challenges and shape more sustainable realities.
