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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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Manchester leads on £2.5M ecosystem services project

MEaSURE brings together the Universities of Manchester, Glasgow and Salford.
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Project to deliver low-carbon UK heating and cooling

The collaborative project involves Manchester researchers Prof Kevin Taylor and Dr Lin Ma.
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EES launches Geoscience for Sustainable Energy MSc

The course will train the next generation of energy-focused geoscientists.
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Dr Margherita Polacci named Future Leaders Fellow

She is one of two researchers chosen from the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
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UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration launch

MERI hosted an interactive event on 7 June 2021 to mark the launch of the worldwide initiative.

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

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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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