PhD Physical Geography
Keele University
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Research in Physical Geography focuses predominantly on glacial and periglacial environments and Quaternary environmental change. Physical Geography is covered by the Environmental and Landscape Change Research Group at Keele, which sits within the Schools Earth Systems Research Cluster. The Environmental and Landscape Change Research Group focusses on understanding past processes to help understand future environmental change. The Group has research strengths in the following four key areas: ...Read more

Research in Physical Geography focuses predominantly on glacial and periglacial environments and Quaternary environmental change. Physical Geography is covered by the Environmental and Landscape Change Research Group at Keele, which sits within the Schools Earth Systems Research Cluster. The Environmental and Landscape Change Research Group focusses on understanding past processes to help understand future environmental change. The Group has research strengths in the following four key areas: Quaternary Environmental Change Glacial and periglacial environments Glacial geomorphology and ice sheet reconstruction Climate and ice sheet modelling and sea level projection Biogeochemistry Research in Physical Geography is supported by funding from sources including the UK Research Councils, the Environment Agency, the Royal Society, Natural England, The Nuffield Foundation, the Royal Society of Chemistry, the Australian Research Council and the European Commission.

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Brendan
21 Mar 22

Social: Campus is lovely. Really good bar on campus, the KPA. SU is a little dead but can be lucky and catch it on a good night. Education: Staff really friendly and..Read more

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16 Mar 15

Lovely campus, lots of squirrels!! - SOlid student union - lots of good acts and well priced drinks! - Lecturers are helpful and always make themselves available if you need help..Read more

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PhD usually require an Honours degree with a first or 2.1 classifications, or the equivalent if you have been educated outside the UK

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Brendan
21 Mar 22
Geology and Physical Geography BSc (Hons)
Social: Campus is lovely. Really good bar on campus, the KPA. SU is a little dead but can be lucky and catch it on a good night. Education: Staff really friendly and...
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16 Mar 15
Lovely campus, lots of squirrels!! - SOlid student union - lots of good acts and well priced drinks! - Lecturers are helpful and always make themselves available if you need help...
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Keele University
Staffordshire Keele Staffordshire ST5 5BG United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Stoke-on-Trent  4.6 miles away

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