Behind the Institute
As a pan-university Institute, we are a safe and dynamic space to learn and co-design solutions based on research, evidence and collaboration.
Purpose
We harness the power of collaboration across all disciplines (in the University of Surrey and beyond) to drive the transition to a sustainable world of long-term wellbeing for all.
Approach
We are a synthesis platform, holistically bringing together education and research for action.
We use systems thinking and disruptive innovation to develop environmental, technological, social, economic and governance solutions.
We partner with real-world champions in the public, private and third sector to showcase how change can happen.
Commitment
We commit to achieving our purpose in a way that protects and enhances the health of social and environmental systems.
Achieve long-term wellbeing for all by promoting a comprehensive transformation through social, economic, policy and technological innovation.
Advance research and action in key areas such as food, energy, circular economies, behavioural change, public health, ecosystems, finance, air pollution, governance, infrastructure and artificial intelligence.
Adopt a ‘systems’ approach, highlighting the interconnectedness of all research themes and action areas (transdisciplinary and multi-sectoral collaboration).
Watch the award-winning animation, co-designed by the Institute which encompasses our vision.
Read more about the ‘Behind the Scenes’ process here.
Prof Lorenzo Fioramonti
Founding Director of the Institute for Sustainability
Dr Tom Roberts
Co-Director from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Prof Monique Raats
Co-Director from the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences (Director of FCBH Research Centre)
Prof Prashant Kumar
Co-Director from the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences (Director of GCARE)
Nathalie Hinds
Director of Operations, Innovation and Partnerships. Leader of the Sustainability Innovation Hub.
Dr Damiete Emmanuel-YusufResearch Fellow in Sustainability Transitions
Catherine Cole
Innovation Hub Lead
Dr Amy Pye
Research Manager
Lydia Melville
Communications Officer
Pina Stamp
Institute Administrator
Watch the Institute for Sustainability launch video here.
Conducting Sustainability Research
Driving Sustainability Action
