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

Coastal Vulnerability, Resilience and Adaptation in Thailand

Forecasting volcanic eruptions in Chile

Quaternary environmental change

Politics of Human Trafficking, Modern Slavery, and Forced Labour

Critical urban theory and community involvement in post-disaster reconstruction

Latest news

News story

Edge Hill University awards scholarship to budding conservationist

An environmental advocate from Edge Hill University has been awarded a scholarship for her commitment to conservation.

British Petrological Society (BPS) Associate Tutor Alison Evans with students Edge Hill Austin Rigby and Jenna Fitzpatrick

News story

Edge Hill fern enthusiasts win gold at the Southport Flower Show

Two students from Edge Hill University have helped the British Pteridological Society (BPS) scoop a large gold medal at the Southport Flower Show for their display about ferns.

An image of a group of students stood looking at a volcano site.

News feature

My life in volcanoes

Dr Joaquin Cortes caught the volcano bug growing up in the shadow of one of the most active volcanoes on earth, Villarrica in Chile. He is interested in the thermodynamic processes that lead to the generation of igneous and metamorphic rocks. We talk to Dr Joaquin about his research into volcanoes.