Institute for Transport Studies
Short courses
We offer a range of short courses, ideal for Continuing Professional Development (CPD), which are linked to our research and designed for people in industry
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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.
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.

Professor Charisma Choudhury is new Chair in Behaviour Modelling
Recognition for innovative research into leveraging emerging data sources for…
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Engineering net zero: innovating in transport to cut carbon emissions
Professor Greg Marsden's new blog asks, 'What do we need to do to decarbonise…
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Institute for Transport Studies research recognised by REF 2021
Research carried out in the Institute for Transport Studies (ITS) has been…
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Faculty of Environment Partnership Awards 2022
On Thursday 28th April the Faculty of Environment held their Partnership…
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The University community is made up of a wide range of people with diverse backgrounds and circumstances, which we value and regard as a great asset.
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