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Our research

Research in OSGA is highly interdisciplinary and conducted in a vibrant and diverse environment.

We focus on seven key regions across the world, investigating wide and niche topics with a global dimension.

This approach fosters a deeper understanding of complex global challenges.

OSGA delivers world leading, multi-disciplinary programmes of teaching and research across Africa, China, Latin America, the Middle East, Japan, Russia and Eastern Europe, and South Asia.

We are an international leader in high-impact, inter- and multi-disciplinary research with a regional and global focus. The School is dedicated to creating strategic partnerships with top-ranked research institutions around the globe in order to deliver world-leading research that challenges current ideas and theories and explores new ways of understanding and benefitting society.  

In order to do this effectively, OSGA has identified thematic priorities that are reflected in our research clusters and hubs which nurture collaboration at all levels. We  provide mentorship by fostering networking activities among Early Career Researchers (ECRs) through cluster activities and training opportunities to facilitate research activities that can generate innovative and collaborative new research projects;

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Research Strategy

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Research Clusters and Hubs

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Research Projects

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Research Impact and Engagement spotlight

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Funding Opportunities

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OSGA Programmes