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Book your placeGreenland’s ice sheet is melting and being replaced by vegetation
An estimated 11,000 sq miles or 28,707 sq kilometres of Greenland’s ice sheet and glaciers have melted over the last three decades, according to a major analysis of historic satellite records
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We work at the forefront of global research agendas, leading the way in finding solutions to major social, political and environmental challenges. This exciting and impactful research takes us to some of the remotest places on Earth, including the high mountains, both poles and the depths of the tropical rainforests, as well as to the world’s major urban conurbations in both developed and developing nations.
First Alumni Careers Day for postgraduate researchers held by the Faculty of Environment
The Faculty of Environment held its first Alumni Careers Day for postgraduate…
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A new paper makes the case for an updated Wilderness Quality Index (WQI)…
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The School of Geography LGBTQ+ Students’ Group marked the International Day…
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A highly visual online exhibition co-created by Dr Arjan Gosal focuses on the…
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Saturday 18 May 2024, 10:00 - 16:00
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We deliver events and activities to showcase this fascinating subject area to students at schools and colleges across the UK.
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Explore how human society interacts with the natural world, through this flexible programme of online courses.
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We provide businesses with access to our talented students through a free end-to-end, managed recruitment service.
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The University community is made up of a wide range of people with diverse backgrounds and circumstances, which we value and regard as a great asset.
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