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Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

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Earth and environmental sciences at Manchester

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Discover how studying Earth and environmental sciences can make a positive difference to the climate challenges facing us in today's world.
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Why study here?
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Explore the world on life-changing field trips

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FSE celebrates Class of 2020

A series of virtual graduation celebrations have been held to recognise the hard work FSE's Class of 2020.
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Increased global mortality linked to arsenic exposure in rice-based diets

Rice is the most widely consumed staple food source for a large part of the world’s population.
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Explosive secret hidden beneath seemingly calm volcanoes revealed

Volcanoes which reliably produce small basaltic lava eruptions hide chemically diverse magmas in their underground plumbing systems.
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Start of year - your questions answered

We're doing our very best to keep you updated in the lead-up to the new academic year.
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Work visa extension for international students

The recent announcement of new post-study work visas will be welcomed by many international students.

Research

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Themes

Our research is split into themes: Earth and planetary science, Earth and society, and life on Earth.
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Centres and institutes

The Department is integral to the work of various centres and institutes around the University.
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Impact

Discover the impact that the Department's research is having - in industry and wider society.

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About

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Our people

Details of all academic staff and researchers across the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences.
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History and heritage

Earth sciences has a proud history at Manchester and has been studied here since 1851.

Discover Earth and Environmental Sciences at The University of Manchester.

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Business engagement

The Department is open to working with businesses of all shapes and sizes.
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Social responsibility

In the Department we're committed to being socially responsible in all we do.
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Resources for schools

Supplement your learning with our resources for secondary schools and colleges. 

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