Skip to main content

School of Earth and Environmental Sciences

We are committed to achieving the highest standards in research and education and to providing an environment where all staff and students can achieve their full potential to the benefit of society.

Courses

Study for accredited degrees amongst leading Earth scientists involved in internationally recognised research programmes.

Research

Learn how our research addresses some of the most significant areas in the Earth and Environmental Sciences.

Studying at Cardiff University, you get holistic experience grounded in the unique Welsh landscape.
Examining fieldwork findings in lab

Research collaboration

Work with us on research projects that have real societal impact.

Working alongside mining companies all over the world, Professor Wolfgang Maier has helped to prevent the relocation of local communities and protect culturally sensitive land, all whilst providing enormous cost savings.

Working with industry

Use our knowledge, facilities and industrial experience to support your business.

Equality, diversity and inclusivity

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity in all of our practices and activities.

Right quote

There are so many reasons I chose to study at Cardiff. The opportunity to take part in an industrial placement year, as well as the variety of field trips and the high standard of teaching really made Cardiff University stand out from the crowd. I thoroughly enjoyed doing my degree at Cardiff!

Hanna Hayward BSc Environmental Geoscience

News

Exploring the kinetics of the seismic cycle

20 June 2022

New research explores whether quartz cementation can facilitate fault healing

Scientists provide explanation for exceptional Tonga tsunami

13 June 2022

Scientists shine new light on role of Earth’s orbit in the fate of ancient ice sheets

26 May 2022

School celebrates strong research performance in REF 2021

12 May 2022

REF 2021

Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 results

REF assesses the quality of research in UK higher education institutions. The impact of our research and environment in which we work at Cardiff University were integral to our REF 2021 submission.