About us
Our work spans disciplines and breaks down traditional boundaries, recognising that together we can create fairer and more sustainable futures.
Driven by concern for communities and people, we’re determined to tackle the pressing social and spatial challenges of our time. From inequality and homelessness to accessibility and education. From transport and mobility to public services and digital poverty. The scale of the challenge is significant but so is our resolve.
Our values guide everything we do. They shape how we teach, how we research, and how we work with partners locally and globally. Our approach is inclusive and people-centred – promoting trust and transparency in learning and practice and a deep commitment to education and knowledge that creates change.
We’re proud to be a connected, future-focused community where every voice is heard. A place that values and respects differences, nurtures learning, and inspires confidence. We think independently but act collectively to make change happen.
Our subjects
Our expertise spans subjects related to:
- Geography, Planning and Urban Design
- Education and Human and Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Criminology
- Social Work and Social Policy
- Global Top 100 QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 - Geography and Architecture and the Built Environment
- UK Top 20 Complete University Guide 2027 - Sociology and Education
We’re creating a fairer, safer, more sustainable world.