Leading risk and disaster research at UCL
By providing a focus for UCL activities, with its breadth of disciplinary emphasis, promotion of novel multidisciplinary research and translation into practice, UCL Risk & Disaster Reduction (RDR) aims to assume a role of leadership both in the UK and internationally.
The department is in the UCL Faculty of Mathematics and Physical Sciences (MAPS), but works across all UCL faculties, spanning natural and social sciences, mathematics and statistics, engineering and development planning, global health, anthropology, the humanities, ethics and laws, and contributes to the UCL Grand Challenges.
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Study
Explore global humanitarian crises and development challenges from multiple angles, working with researchers who are shaping policy and practice across industry and governments.
Research
We produce world-leading research in disaster risk reduction through a multidisciplinary perspective for the long-term benefit of humanity.
About us
We inspire innovation and evidence-based practice focused on improving disaster risk reduction (DRR) through our research, education, and partnerships.
People
Get information about the staff, students and professionals who make up the UCL RDR community.
Department news
MAPS #GoBeyond Awards 2023: Nominations Open
Nominations are now open! If you know a student (including yourself) who has inspired you, or others, with their overall excellence in both academic and extra-curricular activities - nominate them for a MAPS #GoBeyond Award!
13 Jul 2023
UCL Education Awards 2023 MAPS Faculty winners
Congratulations to Professor Chris Howard and student Andrea Lekare from the Faculty for winning UCL Education Awards 2023!
03 Jul 2023
IRDR excellence recognised in UCL awards
IRDR academics, professional services staff and a PhD student have been recognised in UCL awards that demonstrate excellence in education and student experience.
28 Jun 2023
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