School of Earth and Environment
Energy switching decisions could widen social inequalities
New research has found that new energy tariffs designed for a low carbon future could leave people on bad deals even worse off
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Environmental Challenges
Explore how human society interacts with the natural world, through this flexible program of online courses
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Top 20
in the world for Geology and Geophysics
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021
90%
of our research is
'world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent' REF 2014
24th
in the world for Atmospheric Science
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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.

Volcanic pollution link to respiratory disease increase
Respiratory disease increased markedly following one of Iceland’s largest…
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Weather forecasts that predict meningitis outbreaks
Scientists are using weather forecasts to predict the location and scale of…
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Seafloor nutrient vital in global food chain
Eroded seabed rocks are providing an essential source of nutrition for…
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New basalt type discovered beneath the ocean
Anew type of rock created during large and exceptionally hot volcanic…
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Discuss your PhD options, attend webinars, and receive funding advice, wherever you are in the world.
Tuesday 27 April 2021, 11:00 - 15:30
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We’re excited to launch our new online Environment Futures programme for Year 12 students.
Monday 3 May 2021
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Our summer school is back for another year, catering for any Year 12 student with an interest in Business, Earth and Environment, Education, Geography, Law, Politics, Sociology and Social Policy.
Monday 28 June 2021 - Friday 2 July 2021
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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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