School of Earth and Environment

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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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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

ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2020

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.

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Holuhraun volcano with smoke rising from the top

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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Postgrad LIVE Virtual Study Fair

Discuss your PhD options, attend webinars, and receive funding advice, wherever you are in the world.

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Environment Futures

We’re excited to launch our new online Environment Futures programme for Year 12 students.

Summer School: Preparing for COP26 – How can we save the climate

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.

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Schools outreach

We deliver events and activities to showcase this fascinating subject area to students at schools and colleges across the UK.

Online study

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.

Recruit our students

We provide businesses with access to our talented students through a free end-to-end, managed recruitment service.

Equality 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.