As one of the leading centres of Earth Sciences research and teaching, our reputation and collaborations span the globe.
Our research activity spans diverse topics designed to investigate the past, present and future of planet Earth and its resources. Our research work ranges from groundbreaking blue-sky research, to very applied projects with high societal impact deliverables for industrial and government sponsors. 94% of our research has been classified as world-leading and internationally excellent (REF, 2021).
The research here is generously supported by industry and benefits from current industry software. Our world-class facilities include laboratories for geochemical and greenhouse gas analysis, sedimentology and palaeontology, and analogue modelling laboratories for recreating earth structures.
