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Environmental Sciences Research

The research conducted by the Environmental Sciences department contributes to a better understanding of socio-ecological systems, solving problems related to the environment and nature conservation, and developing knowledge to achieve sustainable goals in society. The department's interdisciplinary research is divided into four research areas.
  • Integrated Environmental Modelling
  • Human Health and Environment
  • Learning for Sustainability
  • Environmental Governance

More information about the four research areas.

Faculty of Science Research

The faculty is home to an exciting mix of computer scientists, information scientists, and environmental scientists who jointly strive to make an impact on the digital society and to address several major societal challenges. For example, in relation to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as formulated by the United Nations, our research focuses, among others, on the goals of high-quality education, climate action, and industrial innovation and infrastructure.

Environmental Sciences Research Program

Visit the research page of the Department of Environmental Sciences for more information about the faculty’s research.

Publications

Our publications can be found in the research database PURE.

Institution-wide Multidisciplinary Research

In addition to the disciplinary research programs, the Faculty of Science also contributes to the multidisciplinary research program 'Innovating for Resilience' of the Open University, particularly to the research lines Learning and Innovation in Resilient Systems and The Safe City.