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A multidisciplinary institute advancing understanding of Earth surface processes

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Earth Surface Science Institute

We are a multidisciplinary research group with a primary mission to advance understanding of Earth surface processes, both in modern and ancient environments.

Our research strengths lie in environmental geochemistry, reconstructions of past environments, biological evolution and extinction through Earth history, palaeoclimate and biogeochemical modelling, experimental, isotope and organic chemistry, and water and land quality.

Our research is supported by dedicated and experienced technical staff and first-class laboratories.

If you would like to discuss an area of research in more detail please contact the Institute Director: Dr Rob Newton.

Our research groups

Palaeo@Leeds

A multidisciplinary group of palaeontologists, climate modellers, and geochemists, investigating evolution, changing environments and climates.

Cohen Geochemistry

We investigate environmental processes covering a wide range of areas, including contaminant transport, marine biogeochemical cycles and fluid-mineral reactions.

Research degrees

Whether you’re looking to begin an academic career or want to develop your skills and expertise for a career in industry, studying for a PhD will be a journey that will stimulate your passion for your subject and push you to reach your potential.

We have PhD opportunities available including a number of scholarships and funded projects.

News

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New ocean drilling results reveal how global climate influences sediment input and basin water conditions in a young rift

School of Earth and Environment staff were recently part of the Science Team…

Events

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22 Mar

Rotten fossils: understanding how taphonomy biases the fossil record

Earth and Environment - Seminar rooms 1 and 2 8.119 | 15:00 - 16:00

12 Apr

Meteoritic Forsterite: A Window into the Early Solar System

Earth and Environment - Seminar rooms 1 and 2 8.119 | 15:00 - 16:00

17 May

The controls on carbon dioxide emissions during weathering of sedimentary rocks: New insights from direct measurements and trace metal proxies

Earth and Environment - Seminar rooms 1 and 2 8.119 | 15:00 - 16:00

06 Jun

Controls on the persistence of organic carbon in soils from single profiles to the globe

Earth and Environment - Seminar rooms 1 and 2 8.119 | 11:00 - 12:00

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Meet the team

Earth Surface Science Institute