School of Earth and Environment
Leeds at COP29
We are supporting COP29 as an official observer in Baku this year. Meet our delegates, and get insights and explainers on this crucial United Nations climate change conference.
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Book your placeGeotechnical 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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in the world for Earth and Marine Sciences
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
96%
'world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent'
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16th
in the world for Geology
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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.
Animated film explores sustainable futures
The award-winning documentary short by David Bunting and James McKay explores…
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GeoGrid, a project to explore the benefits and applications of geothermal…
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PhD researcher Ankitha Manohar reflects on the “Feed, Care, Protect”…
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A new Chair has been appointed to the Yorkshire & Humber Climate…
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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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