Institute of Earth & Planetary Sciences

Institute of Earth & Planetary Sciences website

The joint UCL-Birkbeck Institute for Earth and Planetary Sciences (IEPS) combines the research of the Earth Sciences and Planetary Sciences units at both UCL and Birkbeck, University of London.

Ithas generated substantial growth in research income, research outputs, citations, and training of young scientists since RAE 2008. Ranked 3rd in RAE 2008, the Institute provides a flourishing, dynamic environment in which to pursue its stated aims of research excellence and the beneficial application of knowledge.

EU Referendum

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EU referendum: UCL Provost's message to students and staff

In light of the UK’s vote to leave the European Union, UCL President & Provost Professor Michael Arthur assures UCL students and staff from EU countries that they will continue to be as valued and as welcome as before. Professor Arthur also confirms that there will be no immediate changes to arrangements for EU staff and students.

Open Days

The Faculty participates in a number of open days throughout the academic year, including the UCL Undergraduate Open Days and the UCL Graduate Open Day.

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Friends of Out@UCL

Professor Ivan Parkin - Dean, UCL Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
"I fully support the aims of the Friends of Out@UCL campaign. I have personal experience of the need for such a campaign and the difficulties that the LGBTQ+ community face." Read more...

Snapshots from Space History

Online exhibition of historic space photos from the faculty's planetary science archives.

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