Edinburgh is well on its way to becoming the space data capital of Europe. This short animation gives a flavour of the exciting space and satellite innovations happening in the city, with support…

The deep sea is the last frontier on Earth, but it's not immune to human activities or global change. From 2016-20 ATLAS worked across Europe, Canada and the USA to study deep-sea Atlantic…

In this video, watch Dr Claudia Colesie and fellow researchers as they travel to Antarctica for the 'Cryptocover' project. The project investigated biocomplexity and functioning of the…

So what do you actually do on a Geography field trip? The answer is - a lot! Geography is an incredibly diverse subject. You can explore how our amazing planet works with activities like measuring…

It was raining, but we didn't care! The best way to learn is to go outdoors, into the real world. Here, our undergraduate Ecological and Environmental students explore the diverse vegetation,…

Open to a world of possibilities… We live in a complex, fast-changing world and we’re honest about the significant challenges facing us all. At the University of Edinburgh, we are one of…

Our students captured their experience of travelling to the Maldives in 2019 to assess the complex interactions between the biology of coral ecosystems, the sustainable use of them, and how resilient…

A presentation for Chinese students wishing to learn more about the 2+2 undergraduate degree programme in Earth Sciences

Recruitment presentation for the 2+2 Earth Science Undergraduate Programmes

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What are the Earth Sciences, and why are they important for the future of our planet? This presentation shows the structure and overviews the content of the different earth science degrees at…

More organisations and governments are working towards sustainability and social responsibility, including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Be a part of this change with one of our…

Carmela shares her experiences studying the MSc Marine Systems & Policies

Taylor shares her experiences studying the MSc in Geographical Information Science (GIS)

A growing population and an earth with finite resources is resulting in unique challenges for humanity. Our students come from different backgrounds from around the world who seek to understand how…