The Department of Environment, Earth and Ecosystems has an international reputation for research and innovative distance teaching.
Around 50 academic and research staff work on a variety of topics in fields as diverse as biodiversity, biogeochemistry, ecology, evolution, geochemistry, igneous processes, oceanography, palaeontology, tectonics, and volcanology, contributing significantly to the Centre for Earth, Planetary, Space and Astronomical Research (CEPSAR), one of the University’s centres of research excellence. The Department enjoys full use of CEPSAR’s exceptionally well equipped research facilities.
Members of the department teach on a wide range of modules which contribute to two BSc qualifications (Environmental Science and Natural Sciences) and an MSc. The modules cover theoretical, practical and applied aspects of environmental and earth sciences.
The Department comprises two Disciplines:
• Earth Sciences (Head: Dr Anthony Cohen)
• Ecosystems and Biodiversity (Head: Dr Vincent Gauci)
Dr Arlëne Hunter
Head of Department
Environment, Earth and Ecosystems
