School of Natural and Environmental Sciences

Natural and Environmental Sciences, School of

Our undergraduate Marine Biology students take a closer look at marine life aboard our research vessel.
Undergraduate
A postgraduate Biology student looks at cells magnified by a microscope.
Master's Degrees
Our research looks into the environmental impact on coral reefs of rising ocean temperatures.
Postgraduate Research
Our Geoscience research looks at the impact of drilling for oil and the detrimental effects of associated pollution.
Research
Our Agriculture students meet a piglet born at one of our university farms.
About Us
Your business might be able to benefit from our excellent plant growth facilities.
Working with Business and Government

Innovative research

School highlights

The pages from Conserving Biodiversity - a 2030 story.
Conserving Biodiversity - a 2030 story
Duke of Northumberland Chair of Rural Economy Professor Sally Shortall
Academic spotlight - Sally Shortall

Latest news

Greenfly populating a plant.
Academic discusses aphid explosion

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Gordon Port explains why the skies are filled with greenfly and how to get rid of them.

published on: 22 May 2018
Breakthrough in the search for insect-resistant plants

Inhibiting the production of the ‘happiness’ hormone – serotonin – in rice plants, increases their resistance to two of the world’s most destructive and costly insect pests, new research has shown.

published on: 16 May 2018
Dr Macgregor conducting fieldwork during his research into moths as pollinators.
Former PhD student takes top prize for moth pollinators thesis

A former School of Natural and Environmental Sciences PhD student has won a top award.

published on: 15 May 2018
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