
Research with impact
Our research is well positioned to evaluate and address both current and emerging societal challenges within the Global North and South.
Our themes
Our research
In bringing together conceptual, policy-oriented and engaged research strands, we are able to effectively contribute to the University’s ‘Addressing inequalities’ and ‘Ethical grand challenges’ signature programmes.
Key examples include our work on poverty alleviation in Greater Manchester, sustainability and educational disadvantage:
- Inclusive Growth Analysis Unit
- Triangulum: Demonstrating smart green growth in urban areas
- Strategies to break links between social and educational disadvantage
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Our partnerships
Through targeted interdisciplinary research, SEED continues to build capacity to publicise and deliver social impact through engagement with local and international partners.
This includes targeted projects building on completed research such as our work on the design of social housing.
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Global Development Institute (GDI)
GDI promotes social justice, economic development, and equality through education, research and policy analysis.
GDI website
Manchester Urban Institute (MUI)
Launching in 2017, the Manchester Urban Institute will combine the strengths of our existing urban research centres.
MUI website