Staff and students in Geography & Environment undertake research of international relevance, with interests in areas throughout Europe, and as far afield as Japan, Greenland and the Andes. Our work also focuses on topics closer to home: among our greatest research assets is the rich variety of our physical and social environment. The complex evolution of Aberdeen's mountainous surroundings, the mobility issues generated by its large rural hinterland, and the dynamism of Europe's self-proclaimed "Energy Capital" form an inspiring backdrop for geographers.
Our research is broadly organized into two research themes: Development and Policy, and Environmental Processes and Change. Each research theme is made up of a number of research clusters. Geographical research is inherently interdisciplinary and a healthy synergy exists between the clusters.
Research Themes and Clusters
Human Geography
- Nature Culture and Livelihoods
- Transport and Mobilities
- Development, Politics and Social Justice
Environmental Processes and Change
- Environmental Processes
- Environmental Change
We enjoy extensive collaboration, including joint PhD supervision, with other research institutions in and beyond Aberdeen. Formal links exist with agencies such as:
- Aberdeen Institute of Coastal Science and Management
- Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (CEH) at Banchory
- Fisheries Research Services (FRS)
- Institute for Rural Research
- Macaulay Land Use Research Institute (MLURI)
- Northern Studies Centre
- OceanLab
- Centre for Transport Policy