Research Network

Led by Prof Tim Jackson and Prof Kate Burningham, CUSP takes the form of a rich international network that brings together expert partners from both academic and non-academic institutions as co-producers of the work programme. We are extending this collaboration through an international cohort of CUSP Fellows, likewise drawn from a wide range of academic and practice-based organisations.

For more information about the fellowship programme, please see our fellowship information page. An overview of the co-investigator institutions is available on the partners page.

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Adeyemi is a post-doctoral researcher at the University of Manchester and contributes to the politics and organisations research strand in CUSP.
Adeyemi is a post-doctoral researcher at the University of Manchester and contributes to the politics and organisations research strand in CUSP.
University of Manchester
Julian is a PhD researcher in the Department of Politics and International Relations at Goldsmiths College, London. Julian contributes to CUSP’s systems analysis, politics, and philosophy themes, exploring how system dynamics modelling can shape policy narratives and ideas of sustainable prosperity in international contexts.
Julian is a PhD researcher in the Department of Politics and International Relations at Goldsmiths College, London. Julian contributes to CUSP’s systems analysis, politics, and philosophy themes, exploring how system dynamics modelling can shape policy narratives and ideas of sustainable prosperity in international contexts.
Goldsmiths, University of London
Mark is a Research Fellow at University of Glasgow in the School of Culture & Creative Arts. His research focuses on questions of cultural value and meaning, place, and politics.
Mark is a Research Fellow at University of Glasgow in the School of Culture & Creative Arts. His research focuses on questions of cultural value and meaning, place, and politics.
University of Glasgow
Richard is a Fundraising Lead for non-profit organisations in the education sector. Embedded in CUSP, he is running The Rhetoric initiative, raising awareness on transformative economics on a global level.
Richard is a Fundraising Lead for non-profit organisations in the education sector. Embedded in CUSP, he is running The Rhetoric initiative, raising awareness on transformative economics on a global level.
Trust for Sustainable Living
Mark Banks is Professor of Cultural Economy (Theatre, Film & Television Studies) and as Co-investigator with CUSP part of our Art & Culture theme.
Mark Banks is Professor of Cultural Economy (Theatre, Film & Television Studies) and as Co-investigator with CUSP part of our Art & Culture theme.
University of Glasgow
David has over 20 years of experience leading sustainability as a strategy advisor, catalyst and facilitator. As a CUSP Fellow, David is exploring how curated foresight tools can help sustainability practitioners navigate deep uncertainty and make more informed decisions for a just and sustainable future.
David has over 20 years of experience leading sustainability as a strategy advisor, catalyst and facilitator. As a CUSP Fellow, David is exploring how curated foresight tools can help sustainability practitioners navigate deep uncertainty and make more informed decisions for a just and sustainable future.
The Atelier of What’s Next
Gemma is the PA to Professor Tim Jackson, Director of CUSP.
Gemma is the PA to Professor Tim Jackson, Director of CUSP.
University of Surrey
Amanda Blue is a critically acclaimed filmmaker, working with us on the CYCLES project—a study of the lives of young urban citizens aged between 12 and 24 years living in very different cities and contexts.
Amanda Blue is a critically acclaimed filmmaker, working with us on the CYCLES project—a study of the lives of young urban citizens aged between 12 and 24 years living in very different cities and contexts.
SKUNK, Plaza Films, Gesas
Abi is a managing partner with Brand Legacy, a marketing consultancy with a focus on developing brand strategies with a positive legacy. Abi and her colleague Lucy Richardson are collaborating with the CUSP team to explore everyday consumption amongst young people in Surrey. The joint research project is gathering insight into consumption behaviours and explore how issues around sustainability fit into consumption patterns amongst young people.
Abi is a managing partner with Brand Legacy, a marketing consultancy with a focus on developing brand strategies with a positive legacy. Abi and her colleague Lucy Richardson are collaborating with the CUSP team to explore everyday consumption amongst young people in Surrey. The joint research project is gathering insight into consumption behaviours and explore how issues around sustainability fit into consumption patterns amongst young people.
Brand Legacy
Geraldine is the Circular Economy Lead at Irish Manufacturing Research. Former core-researcher with CUSP, she is working within us exploring the role of alternative models of enterprise and alternative investment strategies in contributing to sustainable prosperity.
Geraldine is the Circular Economy Lead at Irish Manufacturing Research. Former core-researcher with CUSP, she is working within us exploring the role of alternative models of enterprise and alternative investment strategies in contributing to sustainable prosperity.
Irish Manufacturing Research
Dr. Amy Burnett is an interdisciplinary researcher and practitioner with a background in political science, international development, environmental management and planning. As a researcher, Amy’s work focuses on the role of civil society groups and local government in promoting innovative and sustainable development in the context of planning, placemaking and place-based identities, political systems and broader policy influence, organisational design, and incentivising action on climate and biodiversity issues.
Dr. Amy Burnett is an interdisciplinary researcher and practitioner with a background in political science, international development, environmental management and planning. As a researcher, Amy’s work focuses on the role of civil society groups and local government in promoting innovative and sustainable development in the context of planning, placemaking and place-based identities, political systems and broader policy influence, organisational design, and incentivising action on climate and biodiversity issues.
Middlesex University London
Kate Burningham is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Surrey and Co-Director of CUSP. She is overseeing the CUSP theme on social and psychological understandings of the good life.
Kate Burningham is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Surrey and Co-Director of CUSP. She is overseeing the CUSP theme on social and psychological understandings of the good life.
University of Surrey
Catherine is a co-founder and one of three Directors of Agulhas Open Knowledge, a not for profit established to deliver www.livingthedream.uk.com. The Living the Dream research programme shares similar objectives with CUSP and so by working together we will be able to pool data, discuss emerging findings and collectively amplify the debate.
Catherine is a co-founder and one of three Directors of Agulhas Open Knowledge, a not for profit established to deliver www.livingthedream.uk.com. The Living the Dream research programme shares similar objectives with CUSP and so by working together we will be able to pool data, discuss emerging findings and collectively amplify the debate.
Agulhas: Applied Knowledge
Dr Philip Catney is a senior lecturer in Politics at Keele University. He is a co-investigator within our P theme, analyisng political and organisational dimensions of sustainable prosperity.
Dr Philip Catney is a senior lecturer in Politics at Keele University. He is a co-investigator within our P theme, analyisng political and organisational dimensions of sustainable prosperity.
Keele University
Mojgan is a PhD Visiting Scholar in the Faculty of Environmental Studies at York University. Based at the University of Lisbon, she is working within our systems dynamics theme.
Mojgan is a PhD Visiting Scholar in the Faculty of Environmental Studies at York University. Based at the University of Lisbon, she is working within our systems dynamics theme.
University of Lisbon
Ian Christie is Associate Professor in Social Science and Ethics of Sustainable Development at the University of Surrey. He is knowledge exchange coordinator for CUSP.
Ian Christie is Associate Professor in Social Science and Ethics of Sustainable Development at the University of Surrey. He is knowledge exchange coordinator for CUSP.
University of Surrey
Samantha is an expert in Strategic Direction for social impact. She spent 20-years as an oil trader, global leader, and executive. Samantha now uses her corporate experiences to develop social organisations. She is collaborating with CUSP through our social enterprise theme, co-hosting workshops and other events at the Impact Hub Islington.
Samantha is an expert in Strategic Direction for social impact. She spent 20-years as an oil trader, global leader, and executive. Samantha now uses her corporate experiences to develop social organisations. She is collaborating with CUSP through our social enterprise theme, co-hosting workshops and other events at the Impact Hub Islington.
Business Climate Emergency Network
Christine is a Political Economist specialised in health and social care, and postgrowth economics. Her doctoral research with CUSP asks how we can build welfare systems that don't rely on economic growth. She is contributing to CUSP's engagement with the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Limits to Growth, developing a framework for systematically identifying and addressing growth dependencies in the welfare state. 
Christine is a Political Economist specialised in health and social care, and postgrowth economics. Her doctoral research with CUSP asks how we can build welfare systems that don't rely on economic growth. She is contributing to CUSP's engagement with the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Limits to Growth, developing a framework for systematically identifying and addressing growth dependencies in the welfare state. 
University of Surrey
Megan is a PhD candidate at Swansea University exploring the relationship between psychological flow and nature under the supervision of CUSP researchers Dr Amy Isham and Prof Birgitta Gatersleben.
Megan is a PhD candidate at Swansea University exploring the relationship between psychological flow and nature under the supervision of CUSP researchers Dr Amy Isham and Prof Birgitta Gatersleben.
Swansea University
Malaika is a theatre practitioner and democratic theorist based at the artsadmin, working on the arts and culture research strand in CUSP.
Malaika is a theatre practitioner and democratic theorist based at the artsadmin, working on the arts and culture research strand in CUSP.
The Bare Project
Will Davies is Co-Director of the Political Economy Research Centre at Goldsmiths. He leads the CUSP theme on meaning and moral framings of the good life.
Will Davies is Co-Director of the Political Economy Research Centre at Goldsmiths. He leads the CUSP theme on meaning and moral framings of the good life.
Goldsmiths College
Joost de Moor is an Assistant Professor in Political Science at Sciences Po’s Centre for European Studies and Comparative Politics (CEE). His research with CUSP focuses on how grassroots movements pursue sustainability through prefigurative strategies.
Joost de Moor is an Assistant Professor in Political Science at Sciences Po’s Centre for European Studies and Comparative Politics (CEE). His research with CUSP focuses on how grassroots movements pursue sustainability through prefigurative strategies.
Sciences Po Paris (CEE)
Agni is a PhD Candidate based at the University of Surrey. She works within our system dynamics theme, calibrating good work by exploring the relationship between wellbeing at work and labour productivity in an econometric analysis.
Agni is a PhD Candidate based at the University of Surrey. She works within our system dynamics theme, calibrating good work by exploring the relationship between wellbeing at work and labour productivity in an econometric analysis.
University of Surrey
Brian Doherty is Professor of Political Sociology at Keele University, and Co-Investigator with CUSP. He is working in our research stream on political institutions.
Brian Doherty is Professor of Political Sociology at Keele University, and Co-Investigator with CUSP. He is working in our research stream on political institutions.
Keele University
Richard Douglas is a former PhD candidate at Goldsmiths, University of London. Working within the CUSP research stream on the meanings and moral framings of the good life, he is analysing the ‘limits to growth’ debate in light of the 'secularisation thesis'. Richard contributes to CUSP's secretariat support for the All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Limits to Growth.
Richard Douglas is a former PhD candidate at Goldsmiths, University of London. Working within the CUSP research stream on the meanings and moral framings of the good life, he is analysing the ‘limits to growth’ debate in light of the 'secularisation thesis'. Richard contributes to CUSP's secretariat support for the All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Limits to Growth.
Goldsmiths, University of London
Angela Druckman is Emerita Professor of Sustainable Consumption and Production at the University of Surrey, and Co-Investigator for CUSP.
Angela Druckman is Emerita Professor of Sustainable Consumption and Production at the University of Surrey, and Co-Investigator for CUSP.
University of Surrey
Oliver Dudok van Heel is a Fellow of the University of Cambridge Programme for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) and a tutor on CISL’s Executive Programmes and Postgraduate Certificate in Sustainable Business. With CUSP, he explores the negative narrative that shapes our understanding of the world we live in and influences our belief that sustainable prosperity is possible.
Oliver Dudok van Heel is a Fellow of the University of Cambridge Programme for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) and a tutor on CISL’s Executive Programmes and Postgraduate Certificate in Sustainable Business. With CUSP, he explores the negative narrative that shapes our understanding of the world we live in and influences our belief that sustainable prosperity is possible.
CISL, University of Cambridge
Patrick is a Research Fellow at the University of Middlesex, investigating the potential of businesses to operate as a force for societal good.
Patrick is a Research Fellow at the University of Middlesex, investigating the potential of businesses to operate as a force for societal good.
Middlesex University
Dr Shimaa Elkomy is a research fellow at the Centre of Environment and Sustainability at the University of Surrey. She is working with us on the Powering Productivity project that is exploring the relationship between energy and economic productivity. Dr Elkomy is leading the productivity analysis and is responsible for exploring the different aspects and moderating factors of the energy-productivity nexus.
Dr Shimaa Elkomy is a research fellow at the Centre of Environment and Sustainability at the University of Surrey. She is working with us on the Powering Productivity project that is exploring the relationship between energy and economic productivity. Dr Elkomy is leading the productivity analysis and is responsible for exploring the different aspects and moderating factors of the energy-productivity nexus.
University of Surrey
Seán is a research fellow at the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (ICTA-UAB), and former CUSP researcher on the WISE Horizons project
Seán is a research fellow at the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (ICTA-UAB), and former CUSP researcher on the WISE Horizons project
ICTA-UAB
Laurel is a socially engaged artist, educator and place maker. She has built partnerships with disadvantaged communities, artists and academics to research the potential benefits disused urban green spaces can provide young people in Stoke on Trent. Laurel hopes to develop and expand the ‘Feral Spaces’ project with disadvantaged urban communities both locally and nationally.
Laurel is a socially engaged artist, educator and place maker. She has built partnerships with disadvantaged communities, artists and academics to research the potential benefits disused urban green spaces can provide young people in Stoke on Trent. Laurel hopes to develop and expand the ‘Feral Spaces’ project with disadvantaged urban communities both locally and nationally.
Feral State
Ben is a post-doctoral research fellow with CUSP at the University of Surrey and York University. He is working on our system dynamics theme.
Ben is a post-doctoral research fellow with CUSP at the University of Surrey and York University. He is working on our system dynamics theme.
University of Surrey
Birgitta Gatersleben is a senior lecturer in Environmental Psychology at the University of Surrey. As co-investigator with CUSP, she is examining the social and psychological dimensions of prosperity, exploring how people can live well with less.
Birgitta Gatersleben is a senior lecturer in Environmental Psychology at the University of Surrey. As co-investigator with CUSP, she is examining the social and psychological dimensions of prosperity, exploring how people can live well with less.
University of Surrey
As a Visiting Researcher at CUSP from LUMSA University, Rome, Mathia conducts comparative research between Italian and UK post-industrial communities (including Stoke-on-Trent), exploring how welfare systems and governance structures shape social responses to environmental crises.
As a Visiting Researcher at CUSP from LUMSA University, Rome, Mathia conducts comparative research between Italian and UK post-industrial communities (including Stoke-on-Trent), exploring how welfare systems and governance structures shape social responses to environmental crises.
LUMSA University, Rome
Linda is a co-investigator and responsible for public relations, web development and the editorial management of the CUSP website and social media platforms. As part of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Limits to Growth secretariat, she also manages the APPG's communications and advocacy strategy.
Linda is a co-investigator and responsible for public relations, web development and the editorial management of the CUSP website and social media platforms. As part of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Limits to Growth secretariat, she also manages the APPG's communications and advocacy strategy.
kultur.work
Katy is a trained journalist with longstanding experience in the field. She is co-producer and co-presenter of a podcast series about parenting in the climate crisis. She has three children, and is a trained horticulturalist.
Katy is a trained journalist with longstanding experience in the field. She is co-producer and co-presenter of a podcast series about parenting in the climate crisis. She has three children, and is a trained horticulturalist.
Parents for the Future
Sarah Hafner recently completed a doctorate with CUSP at Anglia Ruskin University, as part of our System Dynamics theme investigating policies that aim to 'green' the UK energy supply, and creating a system dynamics model of the UK economy to consider their macroeconomic and socioeconomic implications of policy.
Sarah Hafner recently completed a doctorate with CUSP at Anglia Ruskin University, as part of our System Dynamics theme investigating policies that aim to 'green' the UK energy supply, and creating a system dynamics model of the UK economy to consider their macroeconomic and socioeconomic implications of policy.
Anglia Ruskin University
Marit Hammond is a political theorist, based at Warwick University. As co-investigator with CUSP, she is carrying out research in our P theme, exploring the political foundations for new forms of sustainable prosperity.
Marit Hammond is a political theorist, based at Warwick University. As co-investigator with CUSP, she is carrying out research in our P theme, exploring the political foundations for new forms of sustainable prosperity.
Warwick University
Theresia Harrer is a postdoctoral researcher at the Hanken School of Economics in Finland. A former PhD researcher with CUSP, she is working within our politics and organisations research strand.
Theresia Harrer is a postdoctoral researcher at the Hanken School of Economics in Finland. A former PhD researcher with CUSP, she is working within our politics and organisations research strand.
Hanken School of Economics
Daniel Hausknost is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Social Ecology at Alpen Adria University in Vienna, Austria. As former research fellow in CUSP, he contributes to the P-theme by looking into the institutional conditions of and barriers to sustainable prosperity.
Daniel Hausknost is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Social Ecology at Alpen Adria University in Vienna, Austria. As former research fellow in CUSP, he contributes to the P-theme by looking into the institutional conditions of and barriers to sustainable prosperity.
Vienna University of Economics and Business
Mehedi is Assistant Professor Assistant Professor at Jahangirnagar University (Bangladesh). A former PhD candidate with CUSP, he is working on the CYCLES project (Children and Youth Lifestyles Evaluation Study).
Mehedi is Assistant Professor Assistant Professor at Jahangirnagar University (Bangladesh). A former PhD candidate with CUSP, he is working on the CYCLES project (Children and Youth Lifestyles Evaluation Study).
Jahangirnagar University
Graeme Hayes
Graeme Hayes
Aston University
Bronwyn Hayward (MNZM) is Professor of Political Science and International Relations at University of Canterbury and Director of the Hei Puāwaitanga Sustainable Development and Civic Imagination Research Group. She is a coordinating lead author for the IPCC, and as co-investigator with CUSP she is carrying out research for the CYCLES project.
Bronwyn Hayward (MNZM) is Professor of Political Science and International Relations at University of Canterbury and Director of the Hei Puāwaitanga Sustainable Development and Civic Imagination Research Group. She is a coordinating lead author for the IPCC, and as co-investigator with CUSP she is carrying out research for the CYCLES project.
University of Canterbury
Catherine is the Centre Coordinator of CUSP. She is responsible for the smooth running of the centre, and main point of contact for everyday issues and queries relating to the management of the centre.
Catherine is the Centre Coordinator of CUSP. She is responsible for the smooth running of the centre, and main point of contact for everyday issues and queries relating to the management of the centre.
University of Surrey
Amy is an Environmental Psychologist, and Lecturer in Psychology at Swansea University. She works within our societal understandings theme, exploring the idea of having more fun with less stuff.
Amy is an Environmental Psychologist, and Lecturer in Psychology at Swansea University. She works within our societal understandings theme, exploring the idea of having more fun with less stuff.
Swansea University
Andrew is an economist who specialises in the macroeconomic impacts of a transition to a low carbon economy, monetary and banking systems, and fiscal and monetary policy.
Andrew is an economist who specialises in the macroeconomic impacts of a transition to a low carbon economy, monetary and banking systems, and fiscal and monetary policy.
University of Surrey
Tim Jackson is the Director of CUSP. His vision for CUSP builds on thirty years of multi-disciplinary research on sustainability and decades of policy experience, in particular his work as Economics Commissioner on the UK Sustainable Development Commission. Tim is the author of Prosperity Without Growth, recently published in a substantially revised and updated 2nd edition.
Tim Jackson is the Director of CUSP. His vision for CUSP builds on thirty years of multi-disciplinary research on sustainability and decades of policy experience, in particular his work as Economics Commissioner on the UK Sustainable Development Commission. Tim is the author of Prosperity Without Growth, recently published in a substantially revised and updated 2nd edition.
University of Surrey
Aled Jones is the inaugural Director of the Global Sustainability Institute (GSI) at Anglia Ruskin University. As Co-Investigator with CUSP, he is working on our systems analysis projects.
Aled Jones is the inaugural Director of the Global Sustainability Institute (GSI) at Anglia Ruskin University. As Co-Investigator with CUSP, he is working on our systems analysis projects.
Anglia Ruskin University
Ben Kellard, Programme Director at Cambridge’s Institute for Sustainability Leadership, advises senior leaders on aligning business strategy with the transition to a sustainable economy and co-creating a new economic narrative that serves people and planet.
Ben Kellard, Programme Director at Cambridge’s Institute for Sustainability Leadership, advises senior leaders on aligning business strategy with the transition to a sustainable economy and co-creating a new economic narrative that serves people and planet.
CISL, University of Cambridge
Anthony Killick is a lecturer in Media, Communication and Culture at Liverpool John Moores University, and former research fellow within our arts & culture theme. His research w CUSP focuses on inter-generational relations and the potential role that arts and cultural practice can play.
Anthony Killick is a lecturer in Media, Communication and Culture at Liverpool John Moores University, and former research fellow within our arts & culture theme. His research w CUSP focuses on inter-generational relations and the potential role that arts and cultural practice can play.
Liverpool John Moores University
Dario Krpan is a behavioural scientist from LSE, and a visiting researcher with CUSP. He contributes to our research on social and psychological understandings of the Good Life.
Dario Krpan is a behavioural scientist from LSE, and a visiting researcher with CUSP. He contributes to our research on social and psychological understandings of the Good Life.
London School of Economics and Political Science
Prof. Othmar M. Lehner is Professor of Entrepreneurship and Finance at Middlesex University London. In CUSP he is working with Fergus Lyon and Robyn Owen to explore the essence of legitimacy in crowdfunding of social ventures.
Prof. Othmar M. Lehner is Professor of Entrepreneurship and Finance at Middlesex University London. In CUSP he is working with Fergus Lyon and Robyn Owen to explore the essence of legitimacy in crowdfunding of social ventures.
Middlesex University London
Dario is a research fellow in our System Dynamics research strand, assessing the sustainability of the pension and health care sectors in a post-growth transition in the UK and other European countries.
Dario is a research fellow in our System Dynamics research strand, assessing the sustainability of the pension and health care sectors in a post-growth transition in the UK and other European countries.
University of Surrey
Dr Lirong Liu is a Lecturer at the Centre for Environment and Sustainability, University of Surrey. Within CUSP, she is leading the Horizon Europe project on ‘Wellbeing, inclusion, sustainability and the economy’.
Dr Lirong Liu is a Lecturer at the Centre for Environment and Sustainability, University of Surrey. Within CUSP, she is leading the Horizon Europe project on ‘Wellbeing, inclusion, sustainability and the economy’.
University of Surrey
Anastasia is an early career researcher based at the Sociology Department of the University of Surrey. Her research draws from sociology and anthropology and sits at the intersection of sustainability, visual research, and digital media.
Anastasia is an early career researcher based at the Sociology Department of the University of Surrey. Her research draws from sociology and anthropology and sits at the intersection of sustainability, visual research, and digital media.
University of Surrey
Fergus Lyon is a Professor of Enterprise and Organisations in the Centre for Enterprise, Environment and Development Research, Middlesex University in London and Deputy Director of CUSP. He is leading the theme of political economy and institutions.
Fergus Lyon is a Professor of Enterprise and Organisations in the Centre for Enterprise, Environment and Development Research, Middlesex University in London and Deputy Director of CUSP. He is leading the theme of political economy and institutions.
Middlesex University
Simon is an Ecological Economist, and Lecturer in Sustainability at the University of York. He is working within our systems analysis theme.
Simon is an Ecological Economist, and Lecturer in Sustainability at the University of York. He is working within our systems analysis theme.
University of York
David Mallery is a former CUSP PhD researcher at York University, Canada, and a student fellow in the E4A graduate training initiative. His work examines the epistemological predicaments associated with mainstream quantitative methodologies informing environmental and economic policy.
David Mallery is a former CUSP PhD researcher at York University, Canada, and a student fellow in the E4A graduate training initiative. His work examines the epistemological predicaments associated with mainstream quantitative methodologies informing environmental and economic policy.
York University
Dr Joanna Masangkay is a research fellow with CUSP, based at the Centre for Enterprise, Environment and Development Research at Middlesex University. She is examining calculative practices and socio-environmental accounting procedures in hybrid organisations.
Dr Joanna Masangkay is a research fellow with CUSP, based at the Centre for Enterprise, Environment and Development Research at Middlesex University. She is examining calculative practices and socio-environmental accounting procedures in hybrid organisations.
Middlesex University
Smith is an architect-engineer-writer working across disciplines to realise a regenerative economy and built environment. They are former Chief Executive of UK Green Building Council and have two decades of experience in leadership roles at built environment practices including Buro Happold, Webb Yates Engineers / Interrobang, and Studio Weave.
Smith is an architect-engineer-writer working across disciplines to realise a regenerative economy and built environment. They are former Chief Executive of UK Green Building Council and have two decades of experience in leadership roles at built environment practices including Buro Happold, Webb Yates Engineers / Interrobang, and Studio Weave.
Architect // Engineer // Writer
Niamh is an environmental psychologist whose research focuses on sustainable behaviour, including energy, transport, recycling and the built environment. Together with Birgitta Gatersleben Niamh has developed an edited collection on insights from psychology on sustainable behaviour.
Niamh is an environmental psychologist whose research focuses on sustainable behaviour, including energy, transport, recycling and the built environment. Together with Birgitta Gatersleben Niamh has developed an edited collection on insights from psychology on sustainable behaviour.
University College London
Kate Oakley is Professor in Culture and Creative Arts at the School of Culture & Creative Arts, University of Glasgow. Former Co-Investigator with CUSP, she is involved in our research theme on the role of the arts and culture in developing visions of prosperity.
Kate Oakley is Professor in Culture and Creative Arts at the School of Culture & Creative Arts, University of Glasgow. Former Co-Investigator with CUSP, she is involved in our research theme on the role of the arts and culture in developing visions of prosperity.
University of Glasgow
Robyn is Professor of Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Finance at the Centre for Enterprise, Environment and Development Research (CEEDR), Middlesex University, working with CUSP on alternative investment models for sustainable prosperity.
Robyn is Professor of Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Finance at the Centre for Enterprise, Environment and Development Research (CEEDR), Middlesex University, working with CUSP on alternative investment models for sustainable prosperity.
Middlesex University
Natasha works as Project Director at Purpose Disruptors. Formerly Head of Post-Consumerism at environmental charity Global Action Plan, she is working closely with CUSP researchers Birgitta Gatersleben and Kate Burningham, contributing to CUSP events and our blog series.
Natasha works as Project Director at Purpose Disruptors. Formerly Head of Post-Consumerism at environmental charity Global Action Plan, she is working closely with CUSP researchers Birgitta Gatersleben and Kate Burningham, contributing to CUSP events and our blog series.
Purpose Disruptors
Roberto is a C-EENRG Fellow and a Research Associate in the Department of Land Economy, University of Cambridge, working on the science-policy interface to support systems transformation towards a more just and sustainable society.
Roberto is a C-EENRG Fellow and a Research Associate in the Department of Land Economy, University of Cambridge, working on the science-policy interface to support systems transformation towards a more just and sustainable society.
University of Cambridge
Kate Prendergast
Kate Prendergast
University of Canterbury
Andrew M. M. Reeves is a co-investigator and Post-Doctoral Fellow in Ecological Macroeconomics and Metrics at York University’s International Ecological Footprint Learning Lab (IEFLL). His research combines data analysis and macroeconomic modelling to understand how economic activity interacts with ecological systems.
Andrew M. M. Reeves is a co-investigator and Post-Doctoral Fellow in Ecological Macroeconomics and Metrics at York University’s International Ecological Footprint Learning Lab (IEFLL). His research combines data analysis and macroeconomic modelling to understand how economic activity interacts with ecological systems.
York University
Lucy is a co-founder of Brand Legacy. Together with the CUSP team, Lucy explores everyday consumption amongst young people in Surrey. The joint research project is gathering insight into consumption behaviours and explore how issues around sustainability fit into consumption patterns amongst young people.
Lucy is a co-founder of Brand Legacy. Together with the CUSP team, Lucy explores everyday consumption amongst young people in Surrey. The joint research project is gathering insight into consumption behaviours and explore how issues around sustainability fit into consumption patterns amongst young people.
Brand Legacy
Craig is a systems analysis researcher, holding a Ph.D in Ocean Physics and a BSc in Environmental Sciences. He is working within our systems analysis theme.
Craig is a systems analysis researcher, holding a Ph.D in Ocean Physics and a BSc in Environmental Sciences. He is working within our systems analysis theme.
Columbia University
Clare Saunders is a Professor in Environmental Politics at the Environment and Sustainability Institute, at the University of Exeter Penryn Campus. Clare’s current work with CUSP is in collaboration with Brian Doherty and Graeme Hayes, analysing protest survey data collected at Extinction Rebellion protests.
Clare Saunders is a Professor in Environmental Politics at the Environment and Sustainability Institute, at the University of Exeter Penryn Campus. Clare’s current work with CUSP is in collaboration with Brian Doherty and Graeme Hayes, analysing protest survey data collected at Extinction Rebellion protests.
University of Exeter
Martin is a former doctoral student with CUSP at York University’s faculty of Environmental studies and a PhD research fellow with the Economics for the Anthropocene (E4A) graduate training partnership. He worked within our systems dynamics theme.
Martin is a former doctoral student with CUSP at York University’s faculty of Environmental studies and a PhD research fellow with the Economics for the Anthropocene (E4A) graduate training partnership. He worked within our systems dynamics theme.
University of Victoria
Graham is Professor of Politics at the Centre for the Study of Democracy (CSD) at the University of Westminster. Currently, he is spending much of his time working as the founding Chair of the Knowledge Network on Climate Assemblies (KNOCA) funded by the European Climate Foundation.
Graham is Professor of Politics at the Centre for the Study of Democracy (CSD) at the University of Westminster. Currently, he is spending much of his time working as the founding Chair of the Knowledge Network on Climate Assemblies (KNOCA) funded by the European Climate Foundation.
University of Westminster
Steve’s research interests intersect the moral, psychosocial, economic and political dimensions of the transition to sustainable prosperity. Together with CUSP, he is developing a new research project: From materialism to sustainable sufficiency—exploring the conditions for a radical shift in priorities among the affluent.
Steve’s research interests intersect the moral, psychosocial, economic and political dimensions of the transition to sustainable prosperity. Together with CUSP, he is developing a new research project: From materialism to sustainable sufficiency—exploring the conditions for a radical shift in priorities among the affluent.
University of Exeter
Bianca Stumbitz has longstanding expertise in Social Enterprise research. As part of the recently awarded Social enterprise and food systems research team, Bianca is investigating the potential of SEs as a catalyst for sustainable and healthy local food systems.
Bianca Stumbitz has longstanding expertise in Social Enterprise research. As part of the recently awarded Social enterprise and food systems research team, Bianca is investigating the potential of SEs as a catalyst for sustainable and healthy local food systems.
Middlesex University
Rachel is the executive director at the Aldersgate Group, being responsible for the overall management and development of its work programme. She is working within our CUSP project aimed at identifying solutions to the key barriers slowing investment flows in green infrastructure.
Rachel is the executive director at the Aldersgate Group, being responsible for the overall management and development of its work programme. She is working within our CUSP project aimed at identifying solutions to the key barriers slowing investment flows in green infrastructure.
Aldersgate Group
Nick Taylor is a Lecturer in Risk Management in Business and Society at the Queen Mary, University of London. Formerly with Goldsmiths College, he is investigating philosophical, professional and everyday assumptions about sustainable prosperity.
Nick Taylor is a Lecturer in Risk Management in Business and Society at the Queen Mary, University of London. Formerly with Goldsmiths College, he is investigating philosophical, professional and everyday assumptions about sustainable prosperity.
Queen Mary, UoL
Susan Venn is a CUSP Research Fellow in the Department of Sociology and the CES at the University of Surrey. She is part of the research into the social and psychological dimensions of prosperity, exploring how people negotiate their aspirations for the good life.
Susan Venn is a CUSP Research Fellow in the Department of Sociology and the CES at the University of Surrey. She is part of the research into the social and psychological dimensions of prosperity, exploring how people negotiate their aspirations for the good life.
University of Surrey
Ian is a Senior Research Fellow based at the Centre for Enterprise, Environment and Development Research (CEEDR) at Middlesex University. He is exploring alternative forms of enterprise.
Ian is a Senior Research Fellow based at the Centre for Enterprise, Environment and Development Research (CEEDR) at Middlesex University. He is exploring alternative forms of enterprise.
Middlesex University
Peter A. Victor is a Professor Emeritus and Senior Scholar in the Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change at York University. He has worked for over 50 years in Canada and abroad on economy and environment as an academic, consultant and public servant.
Peter A. Victor is a Professor Emeritus and Senior Scholar in the Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change at York University. He has worked for over 50 years in Canada and abroad on economy and environment as an academic, consultant and public servant.
York University
A PhD candidate at the School of Politics, International Relations and Environment (SPIRE) Department at Keele University, Rosie is contributing to CUSP’s P theme, exploring the political foundations for new forms of sustainable prosperity.
A PhD candidate at the School of Politics, International Relations and Environment (SPIRE) Department at Keele University, Rosie is contributing to CUSP’s P theme, exploring the political foundations for new forms of sustainable prosperity.
Keele University
Emily is a Senior Lecturer in Sustainability at the Centre for Alternative Technology and former PhD candidate at Keele University. Her research with CUSP is focusing on the relationship between sustainable food and social change with particular emphasis on how food can be used as a vehicle for a transition towards a degrowth economy and society.
Emily is a Senior Lecturer in Sustainability at the Centre for Alternative Technology and former PhD candidate at Keele University. Her research with CUSP is focusing on the relationship between sustainable food and social change with particular emphasis on how food can be used as a vehicle for a transition towards a degrowth economy and society.
Centre for Alternative Technology
Mollie is a PhD candidate based at the University of Surrey. She is exploring how urban spatial structure at the community level can impact social wellbeing and the achievement of sustainable prosperity within urban environments.
Mollie is a PhD candidate based at the University of Surrey. She is exploring how urban spatial structure at the community level can impact social wellbeing and the achievement of sustainable prosperity within urban environments.
University of Surrey

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