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Scientists throw light on mysterious ice age temperature jumps

20 June 2017

New study reveals CO2 “tipping point” that triggered abrupt warming during glacial periods

Professor Carrie Lear receiving award

Prestigious geology award for Cardiff academic

9 June 2017

Professor Carrie Lear awarded Bigsby Medal from The Geological Society

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Magma reservoirs key to volcanic eruptions

2 June 2017

New study shows the importance of large reservoirs in creating Earth’s most powerful volcanic eruptions and explains why they are so rare

Early human migration

30 May 2017

New study reveals the importance of African groundwater in kick-starting the evolutionary history of humans

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Pint of Science

25 May 2017

Staff and students bring Earth and Environmental Sciences to local pubs as part of global science festival.

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MESci students' award success

24 May 2017

Two MESci students have won a Geologists’ Association UKOGL Award

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New insights into Earth mantle discovered

17 May 2017

Researchers have gained new insights into the convection patterns of the Earth’s mantle.

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SEG grant success for PhD students

16 May 2017

PhD students awarded research grants from the Society of Economic Geologists.

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School celebrates Athena SWAN Bronze award

8 May 2017

The School of Earth and Environmental Sciences has received an Athena SWAN Bronze Award.

Ian Hall (Head of School)

Head of School elected to Learned Society of Wales

8 May 2017

Professor Ian Hall has been elected a Fellow of the prestigious Learned Society of Wales.