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Earth Science research at Bristol falls under 6 broad themes. Research within these themes is conducted by Research Groups and is under-pinned by state-of-the-art Research Facilities. These latter include laboratories equipped to simulate the temperature and pressure conditions at hundreds of kilometres depth within our planet, to reconstruct conditions in ancient oceans and atmospheres, to understand the cycling of carbon in the environment, and to investigate the evolution of life on Earth.
Click on a theme below to learn more about the research conducted under each
Earth Sciences flourishes in a dynamic and vibrant research-intensive environment. The Department is internationally recognised for leadership in volcanology, isotope geochemistry, palaeobiology, experimental petrology and seismology. RAE2008, the UK Government’s audit of research quality, has confirmed that the University of Bristol's Department of Earth Sciences remains one of the most prominent centres of international research excellence within its discipline, with 75% of its research activity considered to be in the top two categories (4* and 3*). Our submission to RAE2008 included 100% of the eligible researchers (48 in total), including post-doctoral researchers, many at a relatively early stage in their career. Our performance in RAE2008 therefore reflects an exceptional depth of talent.
We draw on funding from the UK Research Councils, the European Union. Leverhulme Trust, Royal Society as well as industrial sponsors such as Shell, BP, BHP Billiton, ConocoPhillips and de Beers. We also enjoy links and support from Nuclear waste disposal programmes including the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in Washington DC.
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