Research

Our world-leading research and teaching directly impacts people, policy, and how societies are organised. We bring together a diverse, interdisciplinary community of researchers offering an inclusive and collaborative research culture.

Our research

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New digital tool helps police forces identify potential victims of human trafficking

A new analytical tool that helps identify potential victims of human trafficking and sexual exploitation is helping police forces across the UK work to get justice for victims.

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Our thematic research clusters

Environmental politics

Governance and public policy 

International relations 

Political economy 

Political theory 

Bodies, wellbeing and lifecourse 

Everyday Life and Critical Diversities

Science, Technology and Medicine in Society

Social Inequalities and Social Ordering

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PhD study 
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Research centres and networks