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Earth Sciences - Research

Earth Sciences - Research

Research & Facilities

Our department has been rated the second best in the country for the originality, significance and rigour of our research. In fact, 94% of our research has been classified as world-leading and internationally excellent, consistent with our history as one of the leading centres for Earth Science research in the UK.

Department research activity spans diverse topics designed to investigate the past, present and future of planet earth and its resources. Our research work ranges from groundbreaking blue-sky research, to very applied projects with high societal impact deliverables for industrial and government sponsors.

The department is generously supported by industry and benefits from current industry software.

Petroleum Experts (PetEx) has kindly donated 10 licences of the software suite which has a commercial value of  £1,872,218.26

 

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