Earth & Environmental Sciences and Geography & Sustainable Development (Schools of)
From 1st January 2017, the School of Geography & Geosciences has split into two new and separate schools:
School of Earth & Environmental Sciences
School of Geography & Sustainable Development
In the 2014 REF results, Geography & Geosciences was ranked 5th in the UK of 74 Units assessed by the 2014 Unit of Assessment Panel for Geography, Environmental Studies and Archaeology. Geography & Geosciences was ranked 1st in the UK for the excellence of its Impact statements and 3rd in the UK in terms of its Research Environment. Our overall quality profile rates 83% of work as being of 4* and 3* quality.
Teaching in both schools is research-led and was judged 'excellent' by an external quality audit. Both the Guardian and the Times University Guides for 2016 rank us among the top places in the UK to study Geography and Geosciences.
Both schools offer several degree options and support an expanding community of both research and taught postgraduates within major research groupings.
Please see the relevant school websites for further information.
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Recent Submissions
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Development of a 1-D oxygen isotope photochemical model and its application to atmospheric O₂
(University of St Andrews, 2021-06-30) - ThesisOxygen is the second most abundant gas in the Earth’s atmosphere, but this has not always been the case. A suite of geochemical, palaeobiological, and geological proxies have been presented over the last few decades to ... -
An environmental cost-benefit analysis of LNG as a maritime fuel in the Arctic
(University of St Andrews, 2020-07-29) - ThesisAs environmental regulations continue to drive a transition away from the extremely polluting heavy oil based fuels traditionally utilized for maritime transport towards alternative fuels, liquefied natural gas is emerging ... -
What drives the community acceptance of onshore wind energy? Exploring the link between ownership, energy justice, and place in Scotland and Newfoundland
(2024-06-14) - ThesisThis thesis investigates the key factors influencing community acceptance of onshore wind energy, specifically examining the argument that fair involvement in decision-making and fair financial benefits are powerful ... -
Marine protection in the European Union : how do social constructions of marine wilderness and nature influence policy?
(2024-06-14) - ThesisMarine biodiversity is diminishing globally. Due to the extent and transboundary nature of the seas, effective conservation can best be achieved through international cooperation and policies. The European Union (EU) has ... -
Whodunit? Determining the source and eruptive characteristics of unidentified volcanic eruptions from ice and sediment core archives
(2024-06-13) - ThesisThe most complete records of explosive volcanism from the last 100,000 years are preserved in polar ice cores as deposits of sulfate aerosol and microscopic ash (tephra). These records are essential for reconstructing the ...