People
Department of Environment and Geography
Creating a world we want to live in, together.
Research
Environmental and social sustainability are at the heart of all of our research.
We conduct interdisciplinary research in environmental science, geography, ecology, and economics with a strong focus on impact. Our work supports commitments to green and clean living and promotes the wellbeing of people and communities. We strive to provide equality and justice for all through our research initiatives.
Industry
Creating a sustainable world requires collaboration beyond academic boundaries.
We engage with partners in industry, government and civil society to translate our research into actionable solutions. Join our mission to build a more sustainable future. Whether you're a potential research partner, a business seeking expertise, or a community organisation looking to make a difference.
We are a passionate community of researchers, educators and students who are together actively shaping a sustainable future. Through our excellent teaching and research, we are preparing sustainability leaders of the future, and creating solutions that help both people and the planet thrive in a rapidly changing world. We are committed to providing a supportive environment in which everyone can achieve their full potential.
Claire Hughes, Head of Department
Where environment meets geography
We bring geographers and environmental scientists together on a journey to support learning.
We're combining and amplifying strengths in environmental science, geography, responsible business management and policy to develop the ethical leaders of tomorrow.
News
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Harmful levels of indoor air pollution have been discovered in UK homes, with families from deprived areas and ethnic minority backgrounds facing the highest levels of exposure, according to a new study from the University of York.
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A new study argues that habituation - the process of people or animals becoming used to something, so that they no longer find it unpleasant or think it is a threat - is a much more complex two-way process than scientists have assumed.
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The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded Professor Robert Marchant and colleagues an €10 million Synergy Grant to study the effects of climate change on mountain ecosystems and societies in East Africa.
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People have been using plants such as ferns and succulents to brighten up their homes for millennia, but how much of an impact do they have on our environment and wellbeing?
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