School of Earth and Environment
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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'
Submitted research - REF 2021
16th
in the world for Geology
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
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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Northern Monk announces long-term partnership with Restoring Hardknott Forest
Northern Monk’s Faith in Future Foundation commits long-term support to the…
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School of Earth and Environment researchers recognised in the Research Culture Awards 2024
The Research Culture Awards recognises those who contribute to research…
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Study warns of 'alarming rise' in long-lived greenhouse gas
Emissions of a greenhouse gas more potent than carbon dioxide or methane…
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New resilient coastal communities and seas network announced
The University of Leeds will collaborate on a £2m national network to…
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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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