City St George's, University of London is the university of business, practice, and the profession. Our research is at the frontier of practice and creates value for our economy, society and our environment. We offer a diverse and engaging environment for postgraduate research students, committed to developing world-leading research with real-world impact.
City St George's boasts a vibrant social science research community across Bayes Business School, City Law School and the School of Health and Medical Sciences, with expertise in areas like International Politics, Sociology, Criminology, and Economics. Researchers are engaged in exploring key societal issues and attracting significant funding from various sources, including the European Commission, UK Research Councils, charitable foundations, and the private sector.
City St George's, University of London encourages applications for projects that:
Address Societal Challenges: Research that engages with professional practice and generates impact on public policy is particularly welcome.
Align with Research Strengths: Proposals that fit with the key themes of their research communities are encouraged. Examples in social sciences include:
Digital technologies
Critical data and social change
Social analysis and cultural transformations
Social harm, crime and criminal justice
Socio-economic disparities and structural disadvantage
Explore Inequalities, Behaviour, and Economic Activity: Particularly within the Economics department.
Utilize Established Methodologies in New Contexts: Rigorous application of existing approaches to new problems is valued.
Contribute to Methodological Developments: Projects that push the boundaries of research methods are sought after
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Operational Lead: Marcus Cerny
Marcus.Cerny@city.ac.uk
Academic Lead: Prof. Carrie Myers
carrie.myers.1@citystgeorges.ac.uk
Strategy Board Member: Dr Carwyn Hooper
C.C.Hull@city.ac.ukWebsite: https://www.city.ac.uk/
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Reid Allen (Sustainability and Climate Emergency)
Rosa Celadon (Health, Wellbeing and Social Care)
Valeria Khudiakova (Health, Wellbeing and Social Care)
Constanza Musso (Digital Social Sciences)
Gemma Walsh (Health, Wellbeing and Social Care)
Julien Greggio (Health, Wellbeing and Social Care)
Sifat Ishty (Advanced Methods for Social and Economic Research)
James Wright (Justice, Institutions and Social Change)
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City St George’s, University of London has specific specialisms in the following thematic pathways:
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City St George’s welcome projects in any of the SENSS themes that map to our expertise.