Green and Just Transitions (Ref: LB26-SF-003)

About the Project

As we confront the twin challenges of climate change and social inequality, we are exploring pathways for people, organisations and societies to become more sustainable and equitable.

As part of our drive for meaningful, purpose-led impact, our research is addressing the critical issues of sustainability and social and economic inequality. Our research focuses on how economies, organisations and individuals can successfully navigate the shift to low-carbon, circular and equitable systems of operating.

This theme analyses the economic, policy and behavioural dimensions of this transformation, covering topics such as environmental finance, energy justice, participatory policymaking and the role of businesses and governments in achieving net zero.

The work also examines how the consequences of environmental change are distributed in a global context, asking how the costs and benefits of the transition can be shared fairly across communities and regions.

Our researchers engage with the complexities of organisational accountability and sustainability reporting, exploring how governance, finance and regulation can encourage genuine progress rather than symbolic compliance.

This theme connects economics, accounting, management, engineering and the social sciences. We are working with industry, government and community partners to design inclusive policies, empower greener business models and support a fair transition for everyone.

For informal enquiries, contact: lb-research@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk

Supervisor

• Dr Jeannie Holstein (J.Holstein@lboro.ac.uk)

Tuition fees for 2026-27 entry

• UK fee - £5,238 Full-time degree per annum
• International fee - £23,100 Full-time degree per annum

Fees for the 2026-27 academic year apply to projects starting in October 2026, February 2027 and July 2027.

UK tuition fees for 2026/27 are currently to be confirmed pending the release of the UKRI recommended rates. Once published, these rates will be subject to formal approval by the University before being confirmed.

Opportunity Details

• Target Start Date: October 2026
• Full time or part time available.
• Open to UK and international applicants.

How to Apply

We welcome discussions with interested candidates.

• Step 1: Interested applicants should first contact Dr Jeannie Holstein (J.Holstein@lboro.ac.uk) to discuss your research interests and funding options.
• Step 2: Applicants are then strongly encouraged to contact potential supervisors with a CV, academic transcripts, and confirmation of funding sources or planned funding sources.
• Step 3: following any informal discussion, applicants are invited to make a formal application on the Loughborough Website.