The aim of the Institute of Hazard, Risk and Resilience is to enable, develop and support world-leading research and knowledge exchange in hazard, risk and resilience by bringing together academics, practitioners, policy makers and local communities. From earthquakes, volcanoes and landslides to security risk and emerging technologies, the Institute studies hazards and risks increasingly relevant to people’s everyday lives. To respond adequately to these problems it focuses on the causes of vulnerability, and ways to increase resilience in order to mitigate damages caused by hazards, especially loss of life.  We are linked to departments throughout the university and to a wide range of external partners, including government agencies, NGOs, universities, training centres and community organisations. The Institute is leading research in hazard, risk and resilience around the world, with current projects in the UK, Italy, Chile, China, Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and New Zealand.

Our Graduate Programmes in conjunction with academic departments train students to both Masters and Doctoral level, equipping the next generation of researchers to address some of the fundamental challenges of the 21st Century. We also provide a range of public outreach services and resources on research in hazards, risks and resilience.