Our research is supported through three research institutes:
We also host national and international centres and have established research links on every continent.
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.
Find out more about our researchers and their individual research profiles. You can search by name, by research institute or by research group.
Spanning the physical sciences, social sciences and humanities, we address major environmental and social challenges through our three broad research themes.
We offer a suite of research programmes in Masters by Research (MScR) and doctorates (PhD) across the physical and social sciences, and humanities.
Find out how we are engaging with, and influencing the world for the better.
We work with a variety of partners to support business goals through research, funded studentships, consultancy, knowledge transfer and commercialisation.
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).
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.