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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. To find out more, watch our video.

Our research groups

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

researchers in rock mechanics laboratory

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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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…

Prestigious sedimentology award for Prof Hodgson

Professor David Hodgson has been awarded the British Sedimentological…

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…

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Multi-modal imaging across the length scales at Diamond and Diamond II

Earth Surface Science Institute seminar. Speaker Paul Quinn, Diamond Light Source Ltd.

Coastal exposure: Tracking retreat of the Cordilleran Ice Sheet in western Canada

Earth Surface Science Institute seminar. Dr. Christopher Darvill, University of Manchester.

Student research makes a difference: forensic geophysics controlled research and casework

Geoscience Seminar, speaker Dr Jamie K Pringle, Senior Lecturer in Geosciences, Keele University.

Rotten fossils: understanding how taphonomy biases the fossil record

Earth Surface Science Institute seminar. Speaker Dr. Thomas Clements, University College Cork

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Meet the team

Institute of Applied Geoscience