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A leading institute investigating fundamental geoscience

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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.

Our research groups

Applied Geophysics >
Basin Structure >
Ores and Mineralization >
Petrophysics and Geomechanics >
Sedimentology >

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

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.

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Uncovering the Elsecar Gasworks

New scientific techniques and an incredibly dry summer have come together to…

Funding Success: Dr Natasha Barlow awarded €2M ERC Starting Grant

Dr Natasha Barlow has been awarded an ERC starting grant, for a project…

New project on Thwaites Glacier

Dr Adam Booth will serve as a Co-Investigator of a collaborative research…

New depth limit for deep-sea marine burrows

Scientists have found fossil evidence of deep-sea marine life burrowing up to…

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Micromechanics of shear strength of granular materials

Professor Hai-Sui Yu, Pro Vice Chancellor: International, will deliver a two-part presentation, which reflects his PVC role and his research interests.

Sea-level changes during the Common Era

Earth Surface Science Institute seminar. Speaker Dr. Robert Barnett, Exeter University.

“Deadly Trio of Carbon Dioxide” leaves a selective extinction record at the Permo-Triassic crisis

Earth Surface Science Institute seminar. Speaker William Foster, Museum für Naturkunde, Berlin.

Earth Surface Science Institute seminar, title tbc

Earth Surface Science Institute seminar. Speaker Professor Richard Pancost, University of Bristol.

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Meet the team

Institute of Applied Geoscience