Urban Africa Risk Knowledge (ARK)

Grants

Funded period: 01/15 - 01/18

A collaborative initiative exploring the connection between social vulnerability and disaster risk in African cities.

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Mapping Urban Energy Landscapes (MUEL) in the Global South

Grants

Funded period: 07/13 - 06/16

Multi-country study to improve the sustainability of energy systems and facilitate energy access through case studies in China, India, Mozambique and Peru.

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A New Sociology for a New Century: Transforming the Relations between Sociology and Neuroscience, through a Study of Mental Life and The City

Grants

Funded period: 09/13 - 08/15

Research project exploring the social and neurological life of urban citizens, with particular attention to mental health.

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i-BUILD: Infrastructure BUsiness models, valuation and Innovation for Local Delivery

Grants

Funded period: 08/13 - 07/17

Multi-disciplinary research centre developing integrated tools and statistical models to assess and guide infrastructure investment.

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Digital City Exchange

Grants

Funded period: 09/11 – 9/16

Programme to promote more effective urban management through integrated, cross-sectoral information sharing.

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International Centre for Infrastructure Futures (ICIF)

Grants

Funded period: 06/13 - 12/16

A consortium of researchers and academic organisations supporting the development of innovative, world-class infrastructure services in the UK.

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Governance of Urban Sustainability Transitions (GUST)

Grants

Funded period: 10/14- 9/17

An exploration of the role of ‘urban living labs’ in promoting economically sustainable, low carbon cities in Europe, with detailed case studies from Austria, the Netherlands, Sweden and the UK.

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Local Economic Growth What Works Centre

Grants

Funded period: 9/13 – 08/16

Research centre developing a rigorous evidence base and user tools to support local authorities and other stakeholders to evaluate and design policies in areas such as local growth and employment.

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Urban Gateways: Can Global Cities Provide Leadership for Global Governance?

Grants

Funded period: 12/13 - 06/16

A collaborative research project exploring how city partnerships can strengthen global governance, as well as the practical impacts of global decision making at a local level in cities.

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Ways of Neighbourhood Working and Knowing

Grants

Funded period: 12/14- 11/16

Series of expert seminars on neighbourhood planning and community participation to bridge academic research with policy makers, local organisations and other stakeholders.

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