We investigate transport and mobility from perspectives of the social and political sciences studies with the aim of delivering effective, fair and environmentally sustainable mobility systems locally, nationally and globally.
<p>Our mobility system shapes our social and economic opportunities and activities and has profound implications for environment and health ranging from greenhouse gas emissions, urban pollution and resource and land use. Although the benefits and problems of mobility are shared by everyone, they are not shared equally.</p> <p>The ways in which mobility is organised and governed locally and globally influences the nature and distribution of the social, health, economic and environmental aspects of mobility. Given this we use the broad range of social and political research methods to:</p> <ul> <li>Understand mobility and the transport system and its role in, and influence on people’s lives and vice versa.</li> <li>Understand the policy and governance of mobility and transport – how are agendas set and policy formed? </li> <li>Investigate ways of steering policy and changing mobility to improve its social, environmental and economic impacts </li> </ul> <p>We work with, and host visitors from other universities and research organisations, local and national government, industry and non-governmental organisations. </p> <p>Find out more about our <a href="http://environment.leeds.ac.uk/transport-social-political-sciences">research and expertise</a>.</p> <p>We have opportunities for prospective postgraduate researchers. Previous topics have included:</p> <p>Integration of active travel modes into the design of inclusive public transport systems and services</p> <ul> <li>Future of commuting</li> <li>Road user's perception and attitudes as a barrier against cycling in cities</li> <li>Reducing use of conventionally fuelled vehicles</li> <li>Pedestrian mobility in deprived environments</li> <li>Mobility-related social exclusion</li> <li>Early-life exposure to traffic-related air pollution and risk of developing childhood asthma</li> <li>Incentivising Sustainable travel behaviours</li> <li>Public participation GIS and web-based GIS</li> <li>Energy, carbon and travel impacts of vehicle automation.</li> </ul> <p>In addition to research study associated with a specific project, prospective students can also suggest their own topic. In this case, we ask prospective students to contact us for an informal discussion, before submitting a research proposal. <a href="https://phd.leeds.ac.uk/search?clive=leeds-pgr-web-supervisors&query=&f.school%7Cschools%5B%5D=Institute+for+Transport+Studies">Search our supervisors</a> within the Institute for Transport Studies.</p> <h3>Useful links and further reading:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://environment.leeds.ac.uk/transport-research-degrees">Research degrees within the Institute of Transport Studies</a></li> <li><a href="https://environment.leeds.ac.uk/transport-social-political-sciences">Social and Political Sciences research</a></li> <li><a href="https://environment.leeds.ac.uk/transport-research">Institute for Transport Studies, Research and Innovation </a></li> </ul> <h3>Leeds Doctoral College</h3> <p>Our <a href="https://www.leeds.ac.uk/research-leeds-doctoral-college">Doctoral College</a> supports you throughout your postgraduate research journey. It brings together all the support services and opportunities to enhance your research, your development, and your overall experience.</p>
<p>Formal applications for research degree study should be made online through the <a href="https://www.leeds.ac.uk/research-applying/doc/applying-research-degrees">University's website</a>.</p>
<p>For queries relating to your research proposal or subject area, please contact <a href="https://environment.leeds.ac.uk/transport/staff/935/dr-gillian-harrison">Dr Gillian Harrison</a> and <a href="https://environment.leeds.ac.uk/transport/staff/971/dr-kate-pangbourne">Dr Kate Pangbourne</a>. </p> <p>For general enquiries and details regarding the application process, please contact the Graduate School Office:<br /> e: <a href="mailto:env-pgr@leeds.ac.uk">env-pgr@leeds.ac.uk</a>, t: +44 (0)113 343 5326.</p>
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