Geography and Social Sciences research

We lead major international projects, such as researching coastal community vulnerability to storms in Thailand (Newton Fund), and we have ongoing research investigating evidence and impacts of hurricanes in the geological past in the Gulf of Mexico. We also have a strong research areas in Hazards with research in Volcanology, Palaeohazards and Disaster Management and Recovery.

Our research activities are aligned with the University’s Institute for Social Responsibility and the Data Science STEM Research Centre.

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Research highlights