Research
The School of Architecture and the Built Environment is involved in a wide variety of research activities relating to all aspects of architecture and the built environment. We undertake research projects commissioned by the central and local government, government agencies, the private sector and charitable bodies, as well as overseas agencies.
Much of our engagement in research was rated of international standard in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise. We have a wide range of interests, from architecture and globalisation, to the Olympics and city tourism, to city management, transport and sustainability.
The School supports five subject groups, which have developed an excellent track record in their chosen field. Further details on each are available by using the links on this page to the subject-based disciplines.
The School also attracts high quality research students who are supervised by experienced staff. Further information on the breadth of interests and range of topics being researched is available by accessing the research students’ link.
View full details about how to apply for a research degree at the University of Westminster
The five research groups in the School are:
Architecture
Dr Lindsay Bremner
E: L.Bremner@westminster.ac.uk
Visit the Architecture Research group webpage
Property and Construction
Dr Stephen Gruneberg
E: s.gruneberg@westminster.ac.uk
Visit the Property and Construction group webpage
Tourism
Professor Robert Maitland
E: r.a.maitland@westminster.ac.uk
Visit the Tourism Research Group webpage
Transport
Professor Austin Smyth
E: smytha@westminster.ac.uk
Visit the Transport research group webpage
Urban
Professor Marion Roberts
E: robertm@westminster.ac.uk
Visit the Urban Research Group webpage
The School also has three research clusters that address inter-disciplinary issues and involve staff and researchers from all the subject groups:
- Global Identities
- London Research Cluster
- PrOBE - Centre for the Study of the Production of the Built Environment (with the Westminster Business School)
The Research Support Network meets regularly and provides an opportunity for academic staff and researchers to exchange information about their work and to develop new areas of expertise.
There are also research studentships available.
From Park to Club: Youth, Alcohol and Place
An 18-month collaboration between the University of Westminster and Newcastle University funded by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation.
“As school research director, it is my responsibility to co-ordinate all research activity in the School and to represent it at the University level, and externally. Please follow the links for more information; If I can be of assistance please contact me.”
Research degrees
Browse our wide range of research areas to find a research degree for you
