The JUST Centre: Joined-up Sustainability Transformations

JUST is a new research Centre focused on the pursuit of sustainability transformations that are people-centred, ‘joined-up’ and socially just. It represents a multimillion pound investment by the ESRC to enable research to make ground-breaking contributions to such transformations. JUST started work in February 2025; the first phase of its life will run through to 2030.

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“By connecting sustainability with justice and research with action, the JUST Centre will accelerate the capacity for transformative action towards sustainable futures for all places and communities across the UK.”

Professor Sherilyn MacGregor, JUST Centre director