University of Liverpool - School of Environmental Sciences

In the School of Environmental Sciences we study Planet Earth. We investigate its core and mantle, through to the dynamic lithosphere and crust and the tectonic processes that are expressed at the Earth’s surface in the form of volcanoes and earthquakes. We study the past and present oceans in order to understand how they influence the climate system and the cycling of elements. We are interested in the shaping of the land past and present, from the building of mountains to their erosion by water, wind and ice. We investigate the Earth’s ecosystems, how they are impacted by our species and how human populations can be planned for and managed in the huge variety of environments in which we live. We are concerned with natural and human-induced risks to our population and to the planet ecosystem, and the means to mitigate them.

Earth, Ocean and Ecological Sciences - Head of Department, Professor Jonathon Sharples

Geography and Planning - Head of Department, Professor Andy Plater

These departments encompass an enormous range of activities across the disciplines of Geology & Geophysics, Ocean Science, Ecology & Marine Biology, Geography, Planning & Civic Design and Environmental Science.

We deliver high quality degree programmes and world-class research across these disciplines, but also are involved in collaborating with industry, Government and the public to maximise the impact of our work.