According to students, Leicester is the best place in the UK to come and study for a geology degree, and our undergrads will readily tell you how exciting and enjoyable their department is. The vibrant atmosphere reflects our commitment to the best teaching and support for students, combined with world class research published in leading international journals. Our research income for the past 6 years exceeds £8M, and we have strong industrial research and teaching links across the environment, minerals and oil & gas sectors.

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Top marks! For the third year in a row the Geology Department at Leicester was rated by our students as the best of the UK's departments offering full-time geology degrees. In answer to the question "Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course" 97% of our students indicated that they were, and our average score across the 22 questions of the National Student Survey, a better test of true overall satisfaction, was higher than any other geoscience department in the UK. More details here.

NEW! FULLY FUNDED NERC CASE Studentship with the British Geological Survey

Active and ancient geothermal systems in Tethyan ophiolites as examples of novel solutions for natural CO2 sequestration 

Dr Gawen Jenkin (University of Leicester), Dr Jon Naden, Dr Mike Styles (British Geological Survey) and Dr Adrian Boyce (Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre)

Closing date: Friday 10th September 2010; interviews will be held in the week beginning 20th September 2010.

Current Opportunities for PhD Research

Use this link to access PhD studentships available for 2010.

Department of Geology hosts ESTA 2010

Earth Science Teachers' Association Conference 17th - 19th September

Good News in National Subject League Tables

The Department of Geology

4th in the National Guardian University Subject League Tables announced 12th May 2009. Details 

10th in the Times Good University Guide 2010 Details