Research Institutes

Our research is strongly interdisciplinary, enabling scholars from the Department of Geography to address global challenges in an innovative and collaborative manner. Our academic and research staff contribute to four major research institutes.

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The Sheffield Institute for International Development

SIID strives for social and environmental justice in a prosperous world. We seek solutions through meaningful partnerships with diverse actors from policy, practice, civil society, business and universities.

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The Grantham Centre for Sustainable Futures

The Grantham Centre works with experts from academia, business and policy to create a sustainable future, and mentors the next generation of researchers. We have also set up dedicated research projects to tackle pressing environmental problems.

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The Institute for Sustainable Food

The Institute for Sustainable Food finds solutions to the challenges of food security and sustainability. Our innovative research draws on science, engineering, social sciences, and arts and humanities.

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The Urban Institute

The Urban Institute is an international research centre that examines how cities are responding to the challenges of intensified urbanisation, technological innovation and resource constraint.

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