Research

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Lancaster Environment Centre: ranked 5th in the UK for Research Power (REF2021)

As one of the world’s largest and highest rated multi-disciplinary centres of environmental research, we bring together world-class researchers from a wide range of disciplines to develop the understanding needed to address the global environmental challenges that confront us all.

Working with businesses, governments and non-governmental organisations internationally, we provide the underlying knowledge to help find effective solutions. We are helped in this by colleagues from other disciplines within Lancaster University, and a network of partners from the UK, and around the world, including our partners in China and Brazil.

Research Groups

Our research groups include a wide range of researchers from the natural and social sciences. They work in multi-disciplinary teams within, across and beyond these groups to help find solutions to the big global environmental challenges.

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Lancaster researchers play key role in new landmark EAT-Lancet Commission into food systems

Lancaster University researchers have contributed to the 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission Report released today on Healthy, Sustainable, and Just Food Systems. The report presents the most comprehensive global scientific evaluation of food systems to date. 
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Unexpected region of the Amazon is experiencing ‘alarming’ rapid growth in climate extremes

An unexpected region of the Amazon is at the forefront of rapid growth in climate extremes, a new report reveals.
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Applications open: Society Theme Lead, Data Science Institute (DSI)

Applications open: Society Theme Lead, Data Science Institute (DSI)

The Data Science Institute invites applications for the role of Society Theme Lead. Working closely with the DSI Directors and Theme Lead cohort, the post-holder will shape and deliver the Institute’s mission at the intersection of data/AI and society.

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Lancaster University Centre seeks innovative solutions to environmental issues for prestigious prize

Lancaster University Centre seeks innovative solutions to environmental issues for prestigious prize 
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Dried fish – the hidden superfood vital for millions of women and children in Africa

Hidden in plain sight, dried fish are an overlooked yet vital nutrient-packed superfood helping to feed millions of people across Africa, a new study reveals.
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Lancaster’s world-class researchers will turn bold ideas into innovations to improve lives

Three Lancaster University researchers have been awarded Future Leaders Fellowships, through a flagship scheme by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

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