Our research themes
Through our three broad research themes, we aim to address major environmental and social challenges.
In today's world, understanding the Earth and its unique environment is linked with questions of human agency.
Our intellectual diversity and interaction between the disciplines of the physical sciences, social sciences and humanities are our strengths for addressing the major environmental and social challenges of our times.
Our research challenges are:
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Research themes
Through our three interdisciplinary research themes, we cover a wide range of research subjects and approaches.
Dynamic Earth systems

We aim to understand fundamental Earth and planetary processes and their role in complex Earth systems.
Environment and society

We explore the interactions between natural anthropogenic processes, environments, resources, people and places.
Accountable geographies

We embrace socially responsible research that addresses critical questions about human agency, social justice, cultural meaning and environmental values.