Research in the School of Architecture and Environment
The School of Architecture and Environment has an extensive programme of research and consultancy combining academic excellence and policy relevance, for which it has a well-established national and international reputation.
Our research activity focuses on strategically important and timely architectural, environmental, resource, transport and societal issues. Reflecting its global prominence, the School of Architecture and Environment hosts a number of research centres and groups. Staff from this School also collaborate with other research centres and groups based in other schools and colleges within the UWE Bristol community.
We have a strong track record of securing project funding from bodies which include the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and the European Union. We also work with a wide range of clients in the private, public and voluntary sectors.
Research centres and groups
Architecture Research Group
Bringing researchers together leading to new collaborations and research projects that can tackle societal challenges through an architectural lens.
Centre for Advanced Built Environment Research
Developing innovative approaches, technologies and techniques that support the design, management, reconfiguration, maintenance and operation of buildings and their environments.
Centre for Environment, Society and Resilience
Undertaking research which advances our understanding of the interactions between the environment and society to inform and influence policy and people.
Centre for Sustainable Planning and Environments
Developing understanding of how to achieve places that are environmentally sustainable, socially just and economically competitive.
Centre for Transport and Society
Improving and promoting understanding of the inherent links between lifestyles and personal travel in the context of continuing social and technological change.
WHO Collaborating Centre for Healthy Urban Environments
Working closely with external organisations to promote sustainable settlements through research, teaching, consultancy, knowledge exchange and publications.
Postgraduate opportunities within the School of Architecture and Environment
Research Centres and Groups within the School of Architecture and Environment welcome applications from students wanting to gain a PhD research degree in a range of themes. View PhD opportunities within:
Centre for Advanced Built Environment Research (CABER)
Centre for Sustainable Planning and Environments (SPE)
Centre for Transport and Society (CTS)
To view all currently advertised funded or partially funded studentships within the School and wider College of Arts, Technology and Environment, please view our main studentship opportunities webpages.
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