School of Earth and Environment
Leeds at COP28
COP28 has begun in Dubai and the University of Leeds is at the heart of the conference, with a delegation bringing youth, experience and innovation.
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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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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.

Dr Richard Pope receives prestigious knowledge exchange fellowship
He is one of ten innovators who have been awarded a total of £1.5 million…
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Dr Jessica Baker, Dr Mark Hopkins and Dr Josie South have received…
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Soil identification and monitoring is key to successful woodland creation
Read about how the researchers behind Gair Wood work with soil to ensure the…
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Computer climate model wins science impact award
An ultra-fast computer model that is shaping the global outlook on tackling…
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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.
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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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