Overview
Pursue your research degree with an internationally known institute that works with influential partners, including government and industry.
This translates into three key research areas:
- Consumption & Change
- Global Risk & Resilience
- Education for Sustainability.
We collaborate with departments throughout Anglia Ruskin, as well as with numerous external organizations, including the UK's Foreign & Commonwealth Office, Mott Macdonald, and Lloyd’s of London
It’s an inspiring environment in which to conduct research and influence the world – and we can offer you high-quality supervision from influential figures in the sustainability field.
Visit our.ac.uk/gsi for further information about the Institute and don’t hesitate to contact us if you’d like to discuss your research proposal.
If you've already conducted research and published work that demonstrates an independent and original contribution to knowledge in this field of you may wish to apply for a Ph.D. by Published Work.
Careers
Our students are closely involved in the Institute’s activities, including research seminars, producing our ‘So What?’ magazine, our annual conference, journal club, and public engagement events.
We’ll also provide comprehensive research training in areas such as academic writing and publishing, research methods, subject developments, data analysis, conference skills, and presentation.
There’ll be good networking opportunities too. Our partners include the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office, Skanska, Mott Macdonald, Atkins, the Green Economy Coalition, Renewable Energy & International Law, Lloyd’s of London, Willis Re, Vivid Economics, and Cambridge Cleantech Consortium.
Your faculty
The Faculty of Science & Engineering is one of the largest of the four faculties at Anglia Ruskin University. Whether you choose to study with us full-time or part-time, on-campus or at a distance, there’s an option whatever your level – from a foundation degree, BSc, MSc, Ph.D., or professional doctorate.
Whichever course you pick, you’ll gain the theory and practical skills needed to progress with confidence. Join us and you could find yourself learning in the very latest laboratories or on field trips or work placements with well-known and respected companies. You may even have the opportunity to study abroad.
Everything we do in the faculty has a singular purpose: to provide a world-class environment to create, share and advance knowledge in science, technology, and engineering fields. This is key to all of our futures.
Our students are closely involved in the Institute’s activities, including research seminars, producing our ‘So What?’ magazine, our annual conference, journal club, and public engagement events.
We’ll also provide comprehensive research training in areas such as academic writing and publishing, research methods, subject developments, data analysis, conference skills, and presentation.
There’ll be good networking opportunities too. Our partners include the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office, Skanska, Mott Macdonald, Atkins, the Green Economy Coalition, Renewable Energy & International Law, Lloyd’s of London, Willis Re, Vivid Economics, and the Cambridge Cleantech Consortium

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