Institute for Transport Studies
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.

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Howard Kirby
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Institute for Transport Studies helps Ghana transport sector improvements
As part of the Ghana Urban Mobility and Accessibility Project, Institute for…
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Prof Chris Nash receives Honorary Doctorate from Masaryk University, Czechia
Recognition of international influence in rail reform, ecomomics and innovation
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