Faculty of Environment

Addressing global challenges

Our research is highly interdisciplinary, bringing together expert knowledge to address the major challenges facing society today

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Energy switching decisions could widen social inequalities

New research has found that new energy tariffs designed for a low carbon future could leave people on bad deals even worse off

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Top 20

in the world for Geology and Geophysics

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021

1st

in the UK for Food Science and Nutrition

Complete University Guide 2021

15th

in the world for Transportation Science and Technology

ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2020

Research and innovation

We conduct interdisciplinary and impact-orientated research to address challenges at regional, national and global levels. To achieve this our research is user-led and solutions focused, driven by the needs of our partners and stakeholders.

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Faculty of Environment Partnership Awards 2021

Faculty Partnership awards 2021

The Faculty of Environment Partnership Awards is an annual event to give…

Volcanic pollution link to respiratory disease increase

Respiratory disease increased markedly following one of Iceland’s largest…

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Weather forecasts that predict meningitis outbreaks

Scientists are using weather forecasts to predict the location and scale of…

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Seafloor nutrient vital in global food chain

Eroded seabed rocks are providing an essential source of nutrition for…

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Summer School: Preparing for COP26 – How can we save the climate

Our summer school is back for another year, catering for any Year 12 student with an interest in Business, Earth and Environment, Education, Geography, Law, Politics, Sociology and Social Policy.

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Schools outreach

We deliver events and activities to showcase this fascinating subject area to students at schools and colleges across the UK.

Equality and inclusion

The University community is made up of a wide range of people with diverse backgrounds and circumstances, which we value and regard as a great asset.