Tracy Morse

Tracy Morse is a Professor of Environmental Health and Head of the Strathclyde Centre for Sustainable Development at the University of Strathclyde. She leads interdisciplinary research addressing environmental health challenges in low- and middle-income countries, with a focus on sustainable development and UN SDG attainment. Her work emphasizes transdisciplinary approaches and global partnerships.

• Education: PhD in Public Health (2006) and BSc in Environmental Health (1997), both from the University of Strathclyde.
• Affiliations: Civil and Environmental Engineering School, Strathclyde Centre for Sustainable Development.
• Key Roles: Chair of Scotland Malawi Partnership WASH Forum (2025), Organiser of World Water Day 2025, and Principal Investigator on multiple global health projects.

Research interests include WASH interventions, antimicrobial resistance, and colonial governance impacts on fisheries. Her projects span 20+ years in Malawi, with notable initiatives like the Scotland Chikwawa Health Initiative (2006-2016) and the NIHR Global Health Research Group on Adolescent Health and Well-Being (2022-2026).

Publications highlight her contributions to hygiene behaviors, water quality, and environmental health policy. Awards include the 2022 UK & Ireland Green Gown Award and the 2016 Award for Contributions to Environmental Health in Malawi.

• Grants/Projects:
  • NIHR Global Health Research Short Placement Award (2023-2024)
  • WASH for Everyone Initiative (2024-2025)
  • British Colonialism and Fisheries Governance (2022-2023)
• Labs/Teams: Strathclyde Centre for Sustainable Development, collaborating with global partners like the WHO and UNICEF.