Biological and Environmental Sciences research
Our research positions us as a leading institution in the area of environmental protection and biological conservation.
We explore the processes driving the evolution and maintenance of biodiversity, from the molecular to the ecosystem level. We look at how environments and ecosystems have changed over time to predict and mitigate the future impacts of climate change.
Find out more about our research in Biological and Environmental Sciences. You can also find out more about our International Environment Centre - a ?22m investment to create a research policy hub for incubating environmental practice within business.
Our research areas
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Researching the changing relationships between people and their environments.
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Addressing the planetary life support systems upon which we all depend.
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Where ecosystem technology and data deliver solutions to environmental challenges.
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Researching change in ecosystems for the benefit of nature and people.
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Understanding resource inequality and managing sustainability.
Featured research
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For more than 30 years, our scientists have been improving water quality globally through Earth observation in an ever-changing world.
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Learn more about how our experts provide effective scalable interventions to improve the world’s water quality from source to sea.
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Find out how our research has been critical to implementing major new policies to repair tens of thousands of water bodies across Europe.
PhD opportunities in Biological and Environmental Sciences
We offer a vibrant, supportive environment for postgraduate researchers in Biological and Environmental Sciences. Take a closer look at the subject areas we offer PhD supervision in and find out how to apply.
- Biological and Environmental Sciences
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