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Our research is supported through three research institutes:
We also host national and international centres and have established research links on every continent.
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We are one of the largest interdisciplinary groupings of geographers and geoscientists in the UK, addressing global challenges to secure a more socially-just and environmentally sustainable world.
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Find out more about our researchers and their individual research profiles. You can search by name, by research institute or by research group.
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Spanning the physical sciences, social sciences and humanities, we address major environmental and social challenges through our three broad research themes.
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We offer a suite of research programmes in Masters by Research (MScR) and doctorates (PhD) across the physical and social sciences, and humanities.
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Find out how we are engaging with, and influencing the world for the better.
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We work with a variety of partners to support business goals through research, funded studentships, consultancy, knowledge transfer and commercialisation.
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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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From New York Times bestsellers and documentaries with Sir David Attenborough through to Hollywood blockbusters - see where we feature!
Our School hosts a variety of research events for our staff and students. We also run events, seminars and public lectures for a range of audiences, including external researchers, business and industry, and the general public.
Our School has a range of support services, valuing the contribution of our research staff as essential to delivering our high-quality research agenda. We welcome all applications from independent researchers for fellowships.