Envisioning and delivering transformations through research and innovation. Sustainable Futures works with regional, national, and international stakeholders to support transformations towards environmentally and socially just societies. We achieve this through engaging individuals and communities in our research and by sharing our knowledge with those who can use it to make a difference.
Climate Change, Food Security and Women in the Global South
Climate Change, Food Security and Women in the Global South comprised two workshops with the objective of bringing together scholars/researchers on these topics.
Wildlife Change in the Arctic examines the social and ecological causes and consequences of the North-American beaver Castor canadensis' range expansion.
Air quality based green routing to instil citizen behaviour changes
This project presents a case study for citizen behavioural change by comparing the air quality for parallel bike and car routes in Cambridge and Colchester.
TAFSSA: Transforming Agri-Food Systems in South Asia
This initiative aims to support actions that improve equitable access to sustainable healthy diets, improve farmers’ livelihoods and resilience, and conserve land, air, and water resources in South Asia.
This project addresses the workforce implications of industry 5.0, with a particular focus on the relationship between automation choices and maintenance of skilled work.
FIReS aims to develop an international network of multi-disciplinary researchers, practitioners and innovators to improve the resilience of healthcare services to major disasters.
Professional Nurse Advocate (PNA) is a training programme designed to address the high levels of burnout and turnover among NHS nurses in the light on COVID-19.
The UK BARIN team are in the field from 15 July to 30 August. Our team has expanded, welcoming Dr Georgia Hole, dendrochronologist, and Dr Callum Pearce, anthropologist.
5 June 2023
Running Artfully Network (RAN) to hold event on running, art, and sustainability
Artists, writers, poets, social scientists, academics, runners, and non-runners are invited to join RAN for a networking day of active, artful presentations and provocations with a sustainable emphasis at ARU's Science Centre in Cambridge on 21 June 2023. Expect quick-fire presentations, provocations, physical activities, manifesto writing, connection, reflection, and more.
Sustainable Futures announces speakers for first annual conference
The Sustainable Futures team have announced the speakers for their forthcoming conference on resilience to extreme events. Delegates will hear from professionals and experts on the themes of Cultural Heritage, Healthcare, and Infrastructure in Cambridge on 21-22 June 2023.
Sustainable Futures to hold conference on resilience to extreme events
The Sustainable Futures team have organised a conference on resilience to extreme events. Taking place on ARU's Cambridge Campus on 21-22 June 2023, the event aims to bring together experts and professionals from around the globe to share knowledge and practical insights on how to prepare for, and respond to extreme events.
