Environmental and Geomorphological Sciences

This theme is developing the study of contemporary biological, isotopic and physical systems as a means of informing past, present and future environmental and geomorphological change, including risk mitigation and restoration. We have built on existing expertise in river science and biosphere research, and developed environmental reconstruction as a major research strand. There are three sub-themes representing a wide range of activity:

River Science
Patterns and Processes in the Biosphere
Environmental Reconstruction

Our work is funded by a wide range of bodies including NERC, BGS, the Leverhulme Trust, NSF, USACE, AHRC, EPSRC, DEFRA, the EU and UN.

Postgraduate students play an important role in the theme, contributing across all areas of activity. Our postgraduate students reflect the international scope of our work.

Staff associated with this theme contribute to the School’s Masters programmes in Environmental Management and Contaminated Land Management.

For further information on recent developments please see the School’s Research News page or follow the links from the sub-theme pages.

Members of this theme are participating in the University’s Centre for the Environment.