Sustainable Environment Research Centre

Organisation profile

Organisation profile

We produce world-leading, technology-focused research and innovation in the fields of net zero and sustainable environment. We are the UK's first recipients of the prestigious Lettinga Award for Innovation in Anaerobic Digestion.

We bring together experts in biology, engineering, chemistry, and physics to address the challenges to meet net zero targets and improve the efficient use of resources. 

Research themes

Our key multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary teams focus on:

•    Circular Economy 
•    Hydrogen Energy 
•    Sustainable Chemistry
•    Sustainable Energy Systems
•    Waste and Wastewater Treatment
•    Environmental Analysis

We have a wealth of experience in sustainable environment research, spanning more than three decades, and have undertaken major national and international projects with some of the largest companies in the world. We are the first UK recipients of the Lettinga Award for Innovation in Anaerobic Digestion.

Postgraduate research

We welcome applications for postgraduate research in one of our areas of expertise.

Work with us

We’re passionate about working with partners to address real-world challenges. Our experts work with organisations of all sizes, and from all sectors, to develop new ideas, products and services that solve a specific problem. We help policy makers gather evidence to understand the needs and experiences of a sector or industry to better inform solutions. 

Contact

Lead: Professor Alan Guwy

UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
  • SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action
  • SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals

Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years

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