Environmental Laboratory

Our large environmental laboratory hosts several types of research and teaching focused on plants, animals and their habitats.

The understanding of the environment we live in has never been more important. We as a society are increasingly more aware of the wide variety of impacts we have on the ecosystems around us.

Our work is varied and ever-changing, but some examples are:

  • The analysis of soil for its composition and ability to support plant growth.
  • The spread and impacts of microplastics in our environment.
  • The Forensic recovery and examination of fibres from crime scenes and evidence.
  • The identification and mapping of invertebrates from around the world.
  • Investigating and documenting the changing animal and plant populations around the UK.
  • Supporting and analysing samples or data from geographical research.

Staff

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Location

Opening Times

Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm

Hub

Science Hub

for Career Prospects

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2025

for Social Inclusion

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026

for First Generation Students

The Mail University Guide 2026

in the UK for Games Education

Rookies Games Design and Development 2023, 2025 & TIGA Best Games Intuition 2024, 2025

of Research is “Internationally Excellent” or “World Leading”

Research Excellence Framework 2021

of Research Impact is ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Very Considerable’

Research Excellence Framework 2021