As part of UNT’s long-term plan to bolster its research areas, four new clusters have been added to the research cluster program along with two new areas of strategic investment.
The six areas were identified for their potential to address social and economic problems affecting society, such as issues stemming from disasters and global conflicts.
The new clusters are:

• Hazards and Disaster Research to Respond to Global Crises;
• Human Security, Democracy, and Global Development;
• Consumer Experiences in Digital Environments; and
• Complex Logistics Systems.

The two areas designated for strategic investment based on their contributions and potential to expand into clusters are Entrepreneurship and South Asian Media, Culture and Arts.
The cluster program was launched in 2008.