School of Earth and Environment
Geotechnical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship MSc
This apprenticeship will provide you with an extensive understanding of the ground, geological and design processes vital to all construction and infrastructure projects
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Leeds at COP29
We are supporting COP29 as an official observer in Baku this year. Meet our delegates, and get insights and explainers on this crucial United Nations climate change conference.
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20th
in the world for Earth and Marine Sciences
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025
96%
'world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent'
Submitted research - REF 2021
15th
in the world for Geology
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025
Research and innovation
We are a major international powerhouse for environmental research that has wide-ranging and positive impacts on the world that we live in. Our research is carried out within five institutes which represent our core research areas, but much of our work is cross-cutting, tackling complex global challenges.

Enhancing weather warnings in Ghana
The University of Leeds is collaborating with institutions in Ghana to combat…
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Environment technicians shortlisted for Papin Prize
Three outstanding technicians in the Faculty of Environment are on the…
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Soil conditions significantly increase rainfall in megastorm hotspots
Large contrasts in soil moisture levels over a wide area can increase the…
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Damaging UK winter storms driven by swirling polar vortex miles above Earth
Powerful winter storms which led to deaths and power outages in the UK and…
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Monday 12 May 2025, 11:00 - 12:15
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A Queen's Anniversary Prize - the UK’s highest accolade for universities and colleges - has been awarded to the University of Leeds for research into tropical weather systems and climate science.
Outreach and public engagement
We deliver events and activities to showcase this fascinating subject area to students at schools and colleges across the UK.
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Explore the relationships between people and nature, and the challenging and difficult decisions we face when managing natural resources, through this flexible program of online courses.
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We provide businesses with access to our talented students through a free end-to-end, managed recruitment service.
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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.
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