Academics and students within Geography talking about their studies in relation to climate change, sustainable development and energy policy. View full size.
Dr Larissa Naylor talks about her research into the impact of coastal structures on wildlife. View full size.
Geography at the University of Exeter is ranked 8th in the UK for world leading research in Geography and Environmental Studies1. We boast a lively and modern research environment with an international reputation for excellence across all of our research groups. The work of many of the discipline's research groups feeds into the University's Climate Change and Sustainable Futures research theme.
The discipline has a progressive research culture and has made appointments to numerous new academic posts in recent years. These appointments, together with a growing population of research students, have contributed to a thriving research community.
Recent research highlights
- Cattle and sheep grazed on natural grasslands help maintain biodiversity and produce tastier, healthier meat, according to an ESRC-funded study led my Professor Henry Buller. The research concludes that pasture-based farming is good for the environment, the consumer and the producer but needs stronger support from British policy makers if it is to realise its full potential.
- A new research cluster, focusing on issues surrounding energy security, was launched in April 2009 at the Royal Society. Energy Security in a Multipolar World will bring together expertise in energy policy, supply chains, international relations, foreign policy and low carbon technology. The group is lead by University of Exeter, with the University of Sussex, and is funded by the EPSRC and ESRC.
Our research degree programmes
We offer opportunities for PhD study, together with a Masters by Research, and provide excellent support and resources; find out more.
1 RAE 2008 based on percentage of research classified as 4*
