PhD Geography in Nottingham United Kingdom | University of Nottingham

Our doctoral program offers the opportunity to pursue innovative research spanning diverse geographical disciplines. As a PhD candidate, you'll become a vital member of our academic community, contributing to both research and teaching initiatives. Research projects often intersect multiple disciplines, such as environmental management, and you'll receive guidance from a minimum of two faculty advisors, potentially from different research groups.

Our research specializations encompass:

Cultural and Historical Geography
Engaging with broader trends across arts, humanities, and social sciences. Key focuses include:

Cultural Landscapes
Medical Geography
Colonial Studies
History of Geography and Mapping
Economic Geography

Examining modern economic systems through novel theoretical frameworks that consider cultural, political, and social factors. Areas of investigation include:

Financial Systems
Information Economies
Embodied Labor
Economic Valuation
Environmental Studies
Exploring the dynamic between human societies and their environments. Research themes cover:

Ecological Health
Climate Adaptation
Environmental Governance
Sustainable Development
Geological Sciences
Pioneering research on earth systems across various scales. Specialized areas include:

Ecological Distribution
Paleoenvironmental Studies
Geospatial Analysis
Hydrological Resources