At the University of Hertfordshire, we are committed to tackling the urgent challenges that shape our shared future, embedding sustainability, equity, and resilience in everything we do.
Our research spans critical areas such as food security, where we are developing state-of-the-art tools to reduce agriculture’s impact on biodiversity, and climate science – ranging from support for local authorities in delivering their environmental priorities to modelling how air pollution contributes to global heating.
We inform policy and innovation in urban and rural planning, transport, and economic development, driving inclusive growth and enabling more connected, liveable communities. By addressing both environmental pressures and systemic inequalities, we aim to reduce disparities in health, wealth, and opportunity. From advancing just transitions to net zero to increasing access to skilled work for disadvantaged young people, we are helping to build a fairer, more sustainable future for all.
Impact of our research
"My work as an architect, academic and researcher explores sustainable urban futures, focusing on housing. Collaborating with architects, planners, heritage experts, students and policy makers, I integrate academic research, community engagement and design education to develop inclusive approaches to the built environment that support resilient, equitable and environmentally responsible futures."
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