Antimicrobial resistance and microbiology

The World Health Organisation cites antimicrobial resistance as one of the most significant risks facing the world. Our research focuses on the evolution of resistance in complex microbial communities found in human, animal and environmental microbiomes.

Built environment, energy, and technology

We are driving research to meet net zero targets by examining energy use in UK homes and developing strategies for rapid emissions reduction. Our work focuses on technological and social change, indoor environments, and tackles housing inequalities.

Climate change

For over a decade, our teams have been leading the way in interdisciplinary research to better understand climatic change and tackle its impacts on environments and health. We are working in partnership with governments, business, and communities to respond to these issues.

Food systems and planetary health

Most food systems are unsustainable and provide poor levels of nutrition. Our research is aiming to change this, fostering food production that is resilient to climate change, operates within ecosystem boundaries and delivers improved human nutrition.

Nature, green spaces, and blue health

By examining the opportunities that green space, biodiversity, and aquatic settings such as oceans and rivers can provide to human wellbeing, we are informing policies that improve public health and protect our vital natural environments.

Social justice and health equity

We are addressing social justice and health equity through a series of local and global projects that examine issues such as healthy homes, workplace equality, digital inclusion, food security, nutrition and health, social prescribing and climate adaptation.

15yrs | How we’re tackling antimicrobial resistance

April 30, 2026

Will Gaze shares the trail blazing story of the Centre's research into the environmental dimensions of AMR.

Rebooting health promotion

April 30, 2026

Centre members delivered a special session on nature-based solutions as part of a recent World Health Organisation event.

15yrs | A puzzling and enduring tradition

April 22, 2026

From extremely easy to absolutely infuriating, Jo Garrett unpicks the lasting appeal of the Centre jigsaw.

Centre expert to advise national water health taskforce

April 13, 2026

Dr Anne Leonard joins a national effort to assess microbial risks in the UK’s aquatic environments.

15yrs | Our founding story

April 7, 2026

Where better to begin our anniversary blog series, than by hearing from those who – against all the odds – founded the Centre back in 2011.

Introducing our 2026 anniversary blog series

March 24, 2026

This year marks the Centre’s 15th anniversary, and we’re launching a blog series to reflect our amazing journey.