School of Earth and Environment

The benefits of investing in zero-carbon cities

A new report shows low carbon measures in cities could reduce urban emissions by nearly 90% and support 87 million jobs worldwide by 2030

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Top 10 in the world

for Atmospheric Science, ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of the Academic Subjects 2019

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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 Earth and Marine Sciences

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019

90%

of our research is

'world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent' REF 2014

Top 10

in the world for Atmospheric Science

ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2019

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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.

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Air pollution, CO2 emissions

Priestley Seminar: How can the UK deliver net-zero emissions?

Monday 14 October 2019, 12:00 - 13:00

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ICAS external seminar: Albert Klein Tank (Met Office)

Tuesday 15 October 2019, 14:00 - 15:00

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Study Abroad Fair

Wednesday 16 October 2019, 11:00 - 16:00

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Above the clouds

ICAS external seminar: Andrew Gettelman (NCAR/University of Oxford)

Tuesday 22 October 2019, 14:00 - 15:00

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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.

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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.

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Recruit our students

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

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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.

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