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A leading institute investigating fundamental geoscience

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  1. Faculty of Environment
  2. School of Earth and Environment
  3. Research and innovation
  4. Institute of Applied Geoscience

Institute of Applied Geoscience

Institute of Applied Geoscience

We are researching fundamental geoscience with application and impact towards energy, environmental, industrial and infrastructural problems. We have a diverse research base, strong international profile and are highly multi-disciplinary. 

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Our research groups

Applied Geophysics >
Basin Structure >
Ores and Mineralization >
Petrophysics and Geomechanics >
Planetary Exploration >
Rock Mechanics, Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology >
Sedimentology >

We collaborate globally with a range of organisations. Within the University of Leeds, we have strong links with Petroleum Leeds and Energy Leeds.

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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.

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Challenging current understanding of the deep-sea

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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…

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Shooting Gold Grains with Lasers to Find Out Where They Came From

A recently completed study By Rob Chapman and Dave Banks facilitated by a…

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Prestigious sedimentology award for Prof Hodgson

Professor David Hodgson has been awarded the British Sedimentological…

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