Environmental Biology
Geosciences
Environmental Social Sciences
We are internationally recognised for our holistic and interdisciplinary approach to research, integrating physical, chemical, biological and social sciences to understand the Earth, its life and its people and the interactions between them. We undertake solution-orientated research aimed at tackling the environmental challenges of the 21st Century and securing a sustainable future for our world.
Research in the School addresses four overarching themes: Atmosphere, Ocean and Climate Sciences; Environmental Biology; Environmental Social Sciences; and Geosciences. We also host international centres of research excellence spanning these themes as well as state-of-the-art research facilities for exploring the environment .
67%
of our research was assessed to be world-leading
Research Excellence Framework 2021
94%
of our research was judged to be either world-leading or internationally excellent in terms of originality, significance and rigour
Research Excellence Framework 2021
55%
of our research outputs were judged to be world-leading
Research Excellence Framework 2021
88%
of the School’s research environment was judged to be world-leading
Research Excellence Framework 2021
83%
of impact from our research was assessed to be ‘outstanding’
Research Excellence Framework 2021
The School is in the top
10%
of departments in Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences in the UK
Research Excellence Framework 2021