Clone of Departmental Newsletter Spring 2023
Student Experience: Amy Perrio's Spotlight

Busy day in the department with micro-talks & poster session of our graduating MSci students. Big congratulations to our finalist!
Meet the Staff: Welcome new academic staff

I am fascinated by what happens when very hot fluids, such as salty water and carbon dioxide, interact with molten rock and metals deep in the earth.
PhD News: Internship

I was lucky to lead the radar-physics component of the first DEFIANT field campaign in the Weddell Sea of Antarctica.
Alumni Profile: Dr Will Davis
Doing geology under 3 km of water is a challenge; we used a remotely-operated underwater vehicle which made videos of the seafloor and took samples.
Research: Expedition to remote island’s lava lake
Diverse microbial life existed on Earth at least 3.75 billion years ago, suggests a new study that challenges the conventional view of when life began.
Research: Ocean’s “twilight zone”
The discovery of single-celled plankton is changing our understanding of how plankton in the oceans is affected by climate change.
Events: John Bowle's retirement

Learn about careers that can stem from Earth Sciences degree.We had the opportunity to gain a valuable insight into their job and experiences.
Equality: Mindful Scholar

One of our key priorities is to ensure that students & staff of all races and ethnicities feel welcome and supported in our department.
Awards:

Dr Pete Irvine discussed the unique opportunities, challenges and risks of dimming the sun.
Update from Prof Paul Upchurch, Head of Department.
Over the past few months