School of Environment, Earth and Ecosystem Sciences

A world-class centre for environment, Earth and ecosystems teaching, research and knowledge exchange

Welcome to the Open University's School of Environment, Earth and Ecosystem Sciences.

We are an inclusive, diverse and friendly community of Open University staff and students that is fascinated by the natural world around us.

Our vision is to use our world-leading teaching, research and knowledge to empower scientific citizens, better equipping them to engage with local to global environmental issues.

We offer undergraduate modules and qualifications in Environmental Sciences, Earth Sciences and Geography and Environmental Science, as well as a taught Masters programme in Science.

We also offer exciting opportunities to communicate and engage with us, through citizen science initiatives, free courses on Open Learn, and co-productions with the BBC.

We are keen to work with you, e.g. through consultancy work and access to our laboratory facilities, as a means of building partnerships and exchanging knowledge to create positive actions for a sustainable future.

Please get in touch via the details on our Contacts page if you’re interested in working with us.