Our researchers are attacking global sustainability problems through applied technology, policy, thought and practice. From developing the latest thin film solar technology to discovering new treatments for contaminated sediments, our sustainability solutions reach far beyond UB.
UB researchers are researching and implementing the latest solutions to global sustainability issues.
UB’s sustainability research centers around People and Place, Environmental Change, and innovations in Sustainability Solutions.
UB boasts several centers and institutes that focus on understanding challenges to creating sustainable societies as well as proposing solutions to these challenges, while reinforcing the university’s core research mission. From finding ways to preserve and protect the Great Lakes to designing more sustainable communities, UB-affiliated centers and institutes are changing lives and saving the environment.
The sustainability work of UB faculty is both inspiring and meaningful. Learn more about the impact of their work and their thoughts on creating a better future.