School of Earth and Environment

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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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Satellite technology to help boost food security in East Africa

New and novel techniques in satellite analysis will be used by scientists at the University of Leeds to help farmers in Kenya respond to global warming and environmental degradation

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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

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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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