Research

The University of Gibraltar has a strong commitment to producing research that builds on research strengths and local capacity, attracts funding and is recognised for its international significance and impact. We believe that quality research and its proper application can have a lasting and significant positive effect on the world we live in. This includes investigative work of direct relevance to current societal needs, including public and voluntary, as well as the commercial and industry sectors.

Highlights

Main Research Areas

Linking the Mediterranean, Atlantic, Africa and Europe, the Straits of Gibraltar provide an ideal natural laboratory in which to undertake research in disciplines such as marine science, ecology, palaeoecology and soil science. Associate Campuses such as HMGoG’s Department of the Environment, Gibraltar Botanic Gardens and Gibraltar National Museum strengthen and extend our research capacity.
Gibraltar’s established vibrant business community and innovative development in areas such as Blockchain and FinTech provide opportunities to develop research in topics such as legal frameworks, governance and privacy protection, business, marketing, human resource management and organisational behaviour.
Situated at a major crossroads in world history, Gibraltar is exceptionally located for cultural and historical research, particularly in areas such as colonial and postcolonial, religion, geopolitics, identity, ethnicity and nationalism studies. Associate Campuses such as the Gibraltar Garrison Library and the Gibraltar National Archives provide unparalleled access to unexplored source material.
The combination of Gibraltar’s thriving education system and its distinctive demography create a unique opportunity for the undertaking of pedagogical and broader educational research in a supportive environment. Our strong partnership with HMGoG’s Department of Education greatly facilitates access to a range of exciting research opportunities.
For interest in starting a PhD in gaming/gambling click to visit our Centre of Excellence in Responsible Gaming (CERG) or contact the Chair of CERG.
Due to its relatively small community and strong links with the wider international health and sport sectors, Gibraltar is the ideal place to conduct innovative case study research in areas such as population and genetic studies, mental health, sports science and nutrition. Access to facilities provided by the Gibraltar Health Authority in its capacity as an Associate Campus supports and extends our research provision.

Interested in a PhD?

Find out more

Doctoral Opportunity – Commonwealth Scholarship Applications Now Open

The University of Gibraltar in collaboration with the HM Government of Gibraltar’s Department of Education (DoE), is delighted to be able to offer a Commonwealth PhD Scholarship for the academic year starting October 2021.
FIND OUT MORE

Research Hubs

Institute for Gibraltar and Mediterranean Studies

Institute for Gibraltar and Mediterranean Studies

Institute of Life and Earth Sciences
Institute of Education

Institute of Education

School of Postgraduate Medicine

Centre of Excellence in Responsible Gaming

ClimACT

ClimACT was a three-year, European Union funded project that aimed to support the transition to a low carbon economy in schools. The University collaborated with four partner institutions from Portugal, two from France and another two from neighbouring Spain.
FIND OUT MORE

Research Office Contact Us

Get in touch