Antimicrobial resistance and microbiology

The World Health Organisation cites antimicrobial resistance as one of the most significant risks facing the world. Our research focuses on the evolution of resistance in complex microbial communities found in human, animal and environmental microbiomes.

Built environment, energy, and technology

We are driving research to meet net zero targets by examining energy use in UK homes and developing strategies for rapid emissions reduction. Our work focuses on technological and social change, indoor environments, and tackles housing inequalities.

Climate change

For over a decade, our teams have been leading the way in interdisciplinary research to better understand climatic change and tackle its impacts on environments and health. We are working in partnership with governments, business, and communities to respond to these issues.

Food systems and planetary health

Most food systems are unsustainable and provide poor levels of nutrition. Our research is aiming to change this, fostering food production that is resilient to climate change, operates within ecosystem boundaries and delivers improved human nutrition.

Nature, green spaces, and blue health

By examining the opportunities that green space, biodiversity, and aquatic settings such as oceans and rivers can provide to human wellbeing, we are informing policies that improve public health and protect our vital natural environments.

Social justice and health equity

We are addressing social justice and health equity through a series of local and global projects that examine issues such as healthy homes, workplace equality, digital inclusion, food security, nutrition and health, social prescribing and climate adaptation.

“Cocktails” of drugs may promote antibiotic resistance

October 14, 2025

Mixtures of common medications can end up in waterways, leading to antibiotic resistance in bacteria.

Climate change and mental health – what about parents?

October 10, 2025

To mark World Mental Health Day, Kat Runnalls explores the impacts of climate change on parents and carers.

£11.5m project will use AI to transform global policymaking

September 24, 2025

Centre academics are playing a leading role in a new initiative to transform government use of research evidence.

New funding confirmed for vital microbiology research

September 17, 2025

Two leading UK charities have pledged £1.45 million to support The Centre for Microbiology and Planetary Health.

A third of children don’t play outdoors after school

September 2, 2025

Research has revealed a decline in children playing outside, with potential impacts on physical and mental health.

Humanitarian shelters and the health of displaced populations

August 19, 2025

To mark World Humanitarian Day, Dr Anna Conzatti highlights how emergency shelters can impact health.