Research

From the Earth's core to space, our world-leading research tackles challenging research questions as we seek to understand the processes that shape our planet and society.

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Research institutes, centres, and partnerships

Our research is supported through three research institutes:

  • Earth and Planetary Science Institute
  • Geography and the Lived Environment Institute
  • Global Change Institute

We also host national and international centres and have established research links on every continent. 

News

From cutting edge research to achievements within our community, see the latest news and updates from the School of GeoSciences.

Research ethics and integrity

Our reputation as an elite research-led institution is built on the high quality of research conducted by our staff and students. 

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Our facilities

Explore our range of state-of-the-art laboratories, world-leading analytical facilities, field equipment and workshops.

We also host several national facilities on behalf of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). 

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Research fellowships

Find out about available research fellowships, and ​the support available.

Publications

Explore our cutting-edge research and latest publications. Our work is continuously expanding our knowledge of our planet, its processes, and improving the lives of people all across it.


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