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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23rd
in the world for Earth Sciences
ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022
96%
'world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent'
Submitted research - REF 2021
36th
in the world for Environmental Sciences
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023
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.

“We’re doing everything we can” and other excuses not to act on climate change
Research uncovers over fifty-five commonly used justifications by high energy…
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Empowering African fisheries against climate change
Dr Nwamaka Okeke-Ogbuafor urges researchers to listen to indigenous…
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DARE prizewinner Katie Surridge chosen to create stage@leeds' sustainable sculpture
The metalwork artist will create a 'living wall' in collaboration with…
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Alerting vulnerable communities to extreme weather
Scientists have been awarded £2 million to develop ways of alerting…
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Wednesday 7 June 2023, 10:00 - 11:30
More on Making Connections: Networking Event for Research StaffGlobal weather research recognised by Queen's award
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.
More on Recruit our studentsEquality and inclusion
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.
More on Equality and inclusion“RT @rory_padfield: MSc Sustainable Food Systems students @SEELeeds @EnvLeeds on a guided walking tour of Hull's maritime history. Whal… t.co/GeINGpbrLx” -
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“RT @EnvLeeds: Calling all research staff! Join our networking event at Nexus on 7 June for a chance to meet other researchers.… t.co/xxu43imPHv” -
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