A major strength of Lancaster University is its thriving ecosystem of interdisciplinary research. This collaborative approach is fostered by our mixture of formal and informal structures - including Institutes and University Research Centres - bringing together experts from different disciplines to address regional, national and global challenges.
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Security Lancaster
Working with government and industry to find new ways for individuals, organisations and societies to secure and protect themselves.
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Data Science Institute
Taking a joined-up approach to data-driven research challenges, from infrastructure and fundamentals to global problems and the legal and ethical issues of 'big data'.
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Materials Science
Home to a field of study practiced at a handful of world-class, research-led UK universities and equivalent universities globally.
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Social Futures
Combining social science and humanities with science and technology research to discover routes to the futures we want and need.
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Centre for Ageing Research
Growing a centre of excellence for interdisciplinary research around ageing, older people and age-related disease.
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The Ruskin
Home to the leading collection of the works of John Ruskin (1819-1900), the epoch-defining writer, artist and social thinker.
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Energy Lancaster
Experts from across Lancaster University working with global partners to the develop secure and sustainable energy supplies.
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Centre for Mobility Studies
Combining social theory with research and innovation to bring long-term sustainability to mobile life.
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The Pentland Centre
A world-class hub for transdisciplinary research on sustainability in business.
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Centre for Global Eco-Innovation
Delivering solutions for clean and sustainable growth at scale with businesses, communities and wider partners.
