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A world-leading institute to foster sustainable development through transdisciplinary research and innovation

NISD white logo

A world-leading institute to
foster sustainable development
through 
transdisciplinary 
research and innovation

Our mission

To create synergies across the natural and social sciences for excellent research and global public good. Transforming research and practice to enable equitable, food secure and sustainable futures.

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– Who we are –

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A transdisciplinary hub

Based on the Norwich Research Park, the NISD unites the researchers working across environmental, plant, microbial, food, health and social sciences. 

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A transdisciplinary hub

Based on the Norwich Research Park, the NISD unites the researchers working across environmental, plant, microbial, food, health and social sciences. 

Research and innovation

To undertake innovative interdisciplinary research that improves our knowledge of the key elements and challenges of sustainable development.

Research translation

To design solutions and delivery models based both on excellent science and an in-depth understanding of social and political processes to bring about lasting change.

Impact

To apply the above knowledge to development policies, products, services and programmes.

Partners

The NISD is a partnership of leading research institutes working towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Funding

The NISD is generously funded by the John Innes Foundation

To continue our crucial work the Institute is seeking further support and funding. To discuss how you could support the Institute please get in touch with UEA’s Development Office.

 

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