School of Natural and Environmental Sciences

Natural and Environmental Sciences, School of

Our Biology students on a field trip to the Farne Islands to study migratory birds including Puffins and Arctic Terns.
Undergraduate
A Biology postgraduate conducting an experiment within one of our excellent lab facilities.
Masters Degrees
We conduct much of our postgraduate research out in the field, including surveying our river habitats.
Postgraduate Research
Our research into protecting coral reefs has made a significant impact globally.
Research
Our Earth and Environmental Sciences students surveying a coastal area in Northumberland.
About Us
Our crop researchers discuss approaches to disease and improving yield with a farmer in our mobile laboratory.
Working with Business and Government

Innovative research

1 / 8
2 / 8
3 / 8
4 / 8
5 / 8
6 / 8
7 / 8
8 / 8

School highlights

A rattail kermadec found in the Mariana Trench. We do extensive research in the hadal zone, the deepest reaches of the ocean.
Deep Sea Exploration: Uncovering the hadal zone
We provide excellent conference facilities at our NU Farms and Dove Marine venues. The Seminar Room at Cockle Park Farm is particularly smart.
Hire out our conference facilities

Latest news

Green energy revolution unfolds

It is a small hole in the East End of Glasgow, but it has the potential to make the area the world centre for research into geothermal energy.

published on: 11 December 2018
Comment: Lions under threat

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Niki Rust discusses the latest episode of BBC One's new nature series Dynasties and highlights the desperate need for funding to save our big cats.

published on: 26 November 2018
Wooler in rural Northumberland
Rural areas need joined up approach to avoid the worst of Brexit

Rural areas would benefit from greater devolved decision making and a single, co-ordinated voice to avoid long-term issues being made worse by Brexit.

published on: 22 November 2018
View all news