Institute for Transport Studies

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Railway Operations, Management and Policy MSc

Railways throughout the world play a key social and economic role and are constantly adapting to change. Our new course will inspire and equip you to develop and evaluate a variety of solutions

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Whether you’re a current student or graduate, there are many ways to get involved with our alumni community through networking activities

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Institute for Transport Studies

The Institute for Transport Studies is one of the UK's leading departments for transport teaching and research. We deliver internationally excellent research outputs, which impact upon transport policy and practice, and contribute to the wider economy and society. Our research feeds directly into our teaching, which means you’ll learn about the latest developments in your field from world-leading researchers.

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Undergraduate degrees

Our flexible degrees taught with the School of Geography and School of Civil Engineering will broaden your mind, and your career options.

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Masters degrees

You’ll experience research-led teaching with opportunities to apply your knowledge to real-world transport challenges.

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Research degrees

Working alongside passionate and inspiring industry experts, you’ll conduct research that could change the face of transport.

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Short courses

Upgrade the skills of your workforce or push yourself to learn something new with our industry accredited short courses.

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Research and innovation

We are a leading transport research centre worldwide. We deliver internationally excellent research outputs, which impact upon transport policy and practice, and contribute to the wider economy and society. Our research mission is to support the development of intelligent mobility systems that are connected, inclusive, productive and resilient.

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ITS recruiting for simulation solutions for vehicle automation academic fellow

The Institute for Transport Studies is looking to recruit a University…

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Prestigious Turing Institute Fellowships awarded to our researchers

Six researchers from the Faculty of Environment have been awarded a…

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Turing Fellowships awarded to ITS academics

Two ITS researchers have been awarded a prestigious fellowship with The Alan…

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ITS launches new alumni seminar series

Last week saw the successful launch of ITS’ new alumni seminar series.

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Developing Interdisciplinary Research into Practice for the Resolution of Transport Inequalities in Global South Cities

Institute for Transport Studies seminar with speaker Professor Karen Lucas.

Thursday 1 November 2018, 11:00 - 12:00

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Transport: modelling, policy and business

ITS alumni seminar series presented by alumnus Iosif Stroumtsas.

Friday 2 November 2018, 15:00 - 16:30

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NHS@70: Exploring geographies of health and healthcare (RGS-IBG YNE)

As the NHS celebrates its 70th Birthday, we consider the use of geographical data and spatial analysis to monitor neighbourhood inequalities in health.

Tuesday 6 November 2018, 18:15 - 19:45

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MATSim - An open-source alternative to transport planning

ITS alumni seminar series presented by alumnus Hamish Thomas.

Wednesday 7 November 2018, 15:30 - 17:00

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Alumni

As a graduate of the Institute you are one of our most important advocates, and we are always delighted to hear from our former students.

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Recruit our students

We provide businesses with access to our talented students through a free end-to-end, managed recruitment service.

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