Wright's research focuses on the emerging field of education for sustainable development and has published numerous works covering a wide range of issues related to sustainability and higher education. She serves on the editorial boards of the International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education and the Encyclopaedia of Quality of Life Research. She is a member of the Scientific Advisory Board of Environmental Management for Sustainable Universities (EMSU), collaborator for the World Sustainable Development Teach-In Day, and co-creator of the Goggles Project which aims to provoke discussion about higher education and sustainability using street theatre.