School of Environmental Sciences
We're proud to be one of the most developed schools of our kind in Europe. But what does it mean to be an excellent institution for environmental sciences?
For us, it means a focus on research that matters. We influence policy at the highest levels on climate change, atmospheric and ocean science, natural resource management, and biodiversity conservation.
It means being open to learning. We are an interdisciplinary school, bringing together different aspects of natural and social sciences. Today's problems require inventive solutions, so we encourage students to explore psychological, policymaking and scientific approaches, making them adaptable, inventive and collaborative. We also give our students opportunities to learn from hands-on experience in their chosen subject area.
It also means always striving to be better. We were awarded the Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education, marking 50 years of research and discovery. We're dedicated to welcoming and inspiring new generations of diverse, committed, confident scientists and problem-solvers.
Courses
Environmental Sciences
What is the evidence for climate change? How does pollution affect human health and wellbeing? How are international environmental treaties formed? How can we...
Environmental Sciences and International Development
Why are the problems of poverty, inequality and access to natural resources so intractable in some parts of the world? How do societies manage the trade-offs...
Environmental Sciences with a Placement Year
What is the evidence for climate change? How does pollution affect human health and wellbeing? How are international environmental treaties formed? How can we...
Environmental Sciences with a Year Abroad
What is the evidence for climate change? How does pollution affect human health and wellbeing? How are international environmental treaties formed? How can we...
Geography
Explore our dynamic and ever changing world – from volcanoes and landslides to climate change and biodiversity.
Geography
How do we respond effectively to climate change? How do we manage our dwindling resources? How do we deal with population growth in cities and the challenges of...
Environmental Sciences with a Foundation Year
How can we change our behavior to reduce the effects of climate change? What controls the Earth’s natural systems? What might our landscape look like in the...
Geography with a Placement Year
Explore our dynamic and ever changing world – from volcanoes and landslides to climate change and biodiversity. You’ll gain a solid understanding of the...
Geography with a Placement Year
How do we respond effectively to climate change?How do we manage our dwindling resources?How do we deal with population growth in cities and the challenges of...
Research
Climate-relevant Ocean Measurements and Processes on the Antarctic continental Shelf and Slope (COMPASS)
School of Environmental Sciences
UEA urging community to submit their Earthshots for chance of £1m prize
It’s the most prestigious environmental award in history and UEA is one of a handful of UK universities who can submit entries. So if you have a ready-made...
Study reveals unintended impact of conservation policies
New research involving the University of East Anglia (UEA) shows how conservation polices can avoid having unintended consequences for local ecosystems and people.
UEA among top universities urging G20 leaders to prioritise net zero emissions
The University of East Anglia (UEA) is part of an international coalition of leading climate research universities urging world leaders to prioritise net zero...
UEA researchers named in world’s 2020 most highly cited list
Ten Norwich Research Park scientists have been named in the annual Highly Cited Researchers list for 2020, including five from the University of East Anglia.
New app allows users to explore how global warming changes their cities’ climate
A new mobile app allows people to explore how global warming will affect the future climate of their towns and cities.
20 years of pioneering climate research
From adapting to heatwaves, to decarbonisation and coastal sea-level rises, the work of the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research assesses and explores...
New project aims to provide genetic insights into key aquatic microbes
Scientists at the University of East Anglia (UEA) are to embark on the largest algal genome sequencing project to date.
Australian carp virus plan 'dead in the water'
Plans to release a virus to reduce numbers of invasive Common Carp in Australia are unlikely to work and should be dropped – according to new research involving...
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- Nov 23, 2020 09:00AM
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