PhD in Earth & Environment

University of Sheffield

Being a postgraduate researcher in the School of Geography and Planning enables you to become part of a vibrant research community. As a postgraduate researcher (PGR) in the School of Geography and Planning, you will be conducting cutting edge research at a time when our disciplines are making critical contributions to environmental and societal discussions around the world.The School of Geography and Planning has a vibrant research culture, with over 100 academic staff and around 80 postgraduate researchers investigating a wide range of topics, from the impact of melting glaciers in the polar regions to the housing issues of the urban poor in the UK and questions of sustainable development worldwide.The value of a Sheffield PhD can be seen in the rapidity with which graduates have obtained employment in a range of contexts including not just academia, but also local and central government and the charitable sector.