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Geography and environmental science

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Our research addresses climate change, social and health inequalities, sustainable development, conservation of biodiversity, poverty and recession.

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Looking after the sandwich generation

Future societies and communities
Research from the University is informing policy on how society can support the so-called ‘sandwich generation’.

Putting children at the heart of climate policy

Environment, sustainability and clean growth
Health and wellbeing
Future societies and communities
The University of Southampton has led research into the first comprehensive worldwide analysis of climate risk to children.
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Expanding the use of satellite data to provide real-world benefits

Environment, sustainability and clean growth
Health and wellbeing
Future societies and communities
The University is leading research into remote sensing to improve food security, population mapping and disaster response.
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Research institutes, centres and groups

Southampton Geospatial researchers look over mapped data as they seek new insights

Southampton Geospatial

The Southampton Geospatial team has the tools and expertise to collect, combine and interpret datasets about locations.
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GeoData

We manage, analyse and process environmental data. Our consultancy services and interdisciplinary research projects range from managing river catchments and coastal zones to the wider fields of environment, social and economic development.
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