International research networks
Our staff and students have a variety of research interests, with academic and social partnerships reaching as far as India and Ireland.
Hazard, Risk and Disaster Research Group
The Hazard, Risk and Disaster Research Group (HRD) is concerned with the complex problems afflicting environment and society, and works with partners to influence policy and practice.
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Contact us
Get in touch
To apply for a PhD with us, to explore research collaboration, or to discuss our consultancy services for your project, please send an email to HRD Director Dr Rich Johnson (r.johnson@bathspa.ac.uk).
Externally-funded research projects
Our researchers have a proven track record of securing external funding for innovative new projects from such organisations as the Santander Universities Scheme, the University Grants Commission and the UK-India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI), Leverhulme Trust and Turing Scheme.
Watch the video for our 'Pathways to Resilience' project, submitted for the AHRC's 'Research in Film' Awards (2018) and officially selected by the IHRR Exploring Risk Film Festival (2022).
Pathways to Resilience
Events and public engagement
Our researchers work closely with both the public and private sector to disseminate our research to a wide audience. See our Events page for more details on upcoming Events.
Events
Consultancy services
Members of the Hazard, Risk and Disaster Research Group are available for both internal and external consultancy in a wide range of areas, including flood risk managament, climate change and heritage applications.
Consultancy services
HRD Research in REF 2021
Our research team significantly contributed to Bath Spa's REF 2021 Geography and Environmental Studies return. We are proud of the continuing significance and impacts of our research.
REF 2021
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