We pursue world-class research into the processes at work on and within the Earth and planets; we seek to understand the past revealed by their investigation and understood in terms of the laws of physics, chemistry and biology. We aim to do so across the discipline, spanning the dynamics of the Earth and planets, the materials that compose them and their properties, present and past processes occurring at their surfaces, the evolution of life and the environment, and the applied geosciences of pollution, natural hazards and resources.
Research Areas
Studying the solid Earth, the oceans and the atmosphere, together with their interaction on the surface, environment and the biosphere.
Doctoral Studies
We have a large community of doctoral students engaged in projects on a wide variety of topics directly linked to our research expertise.
Research Groups and Institutes
We bring together number of active researchers who engage in original, multidisciplinary projects. Discover our research and work here.
Publications
We utilise UCL Profiles service as the repository of our on-line research publications.
Facilities
We provide unique laboratory infrastructure to aid our research and teaching objectives.
Seminars
We run seminar series for presenting and debating the latest research in progress.
Research Fellowships Applications
We enthusiastically welcome the most promising Early Career Researchers to join our communities via external Fellowships from funders including the UKRI, the Royal Society & European Research Council. Learn how to apply on our Research Fellowships Applications page.
Keep up to date with our latest activities and research spotlights
- Head of Research: Bridget Wade
- Deputy Head of Research: Andrew Thomson
- REF Engagement & Impact Lead: Andrew Thomson
- REF People, Culture &Environment Lead: Susan Little
- UCL Connections Lead: Michel Tsamados
- Innovation and Enterprise Lead: Katie McFall