We are leading on a range of transformative research collaborations, networks and initiatives in the areas of urban design, China planning, circular cities, sustainable development, community engagement, adaptability, resilience and recovery as well as rural research. These initiatives are used as platforms to support existing and new research collaborations as well as develop impact-led activities.
Explore our research initiatives
Adaptable Cities and Emergency/Recovery Planning
This research initiative focuses on the importance of adaptability and temporary urban-making and its role in emergency and recovery planning along with future crisis preparedness.
Circular Cities Hub and the UCL Circularity Hub
UCL Circularity Hub draws together all researchers working in the area of circular economy, circular built environment and circular urban systems from across UCL.
Just Space
Just Space brings together a network of London community and grassroots organisations formed to act as a voice for Londoners during the formulation of London’s major planning strategy.
OMEGA Centre, UCL: Centre for Mega Infrastructure & Development
The OMEGA Centre for Mega Infrastructure and Development comprises a small team of Research Associates supported by an international network of academics, researchers and professionals.
Place Alliance
This research initiative was established in 2022 to undertake challenge-driven and transdisciplinary research to advance the understanding and implementation of the UN's SDGs.
Socially Just Planning Doctoral Network
The Socially Just Planning Doctoral Network was created to discuss on-going research projects and initiatives, to develop ideas of social justice and equity around the field of planning.
UCL SDG Research Accelerator
This research initiative was established in 2022 to undertake challenge-driven and transdisciplinary research to advance the understanding and implementation of the UN's SDGs.