Skip To Content
  • Current Students
  • Staff

  • Study With Us
  • Research
  • Faculties & Services
  • The University
Close
Study With Us
  • Study at Edge Hill
  • Undergraduate Courses
  • Postgraduate Courses
  • International Students
  • Information for Applicants
  • Why Study at Edge Hill?
  • Visit us and Virtual Events
  • Campus and Facilities
  • How to Apply
  • Fees and Funding
  • Accommodation
  • Student Experience
  • Things to do in North West England
  • Request a Prospectus
Research
  • Research at Edge Hill
  • Research Degrees
  • Graduate School
  • Research Archive
  • Governance & Ethics
  • Institute for Creative Enterprise (ICE)
  • Institute for Social Responsibility (ISR)
  • Health Research Institute
  • Research Centres
Faculties & Services
  • Faculties & Services at Edge Hill
  • Faculty of Education
  • Faculty of Arts & Sciences
  • Faculty of Health, Social Care & Medicine
  • Centre for Learning & Teaching
  • Language Centre
  • Library & Learning Services
  • Student Services
  • Careers
  • The Arts Centre
  • Edge Hill Sport
The University
  • About The University
  • Alumni
  • News
  • Events
  • History
  • Jobs
  • Business and Enterprise
  • Corporate Information
  • Location
  • Contact Us
Close

Geography & Geology

  • Geography and Geology
  • About
  • Staff
  • Courses
    • Facilities
    • Fieldwork
  • Careers and Employability
  • Research
    • Coastal Vulnerability, Resilience and Adaptation in Thailand
    • Peatlands, the carbon cycle & climatic change
  • News

News

Research funding awarded to Edge Hill to help Thailand coastal communities tackle climate change

A geography researcher from Edge Hill University has been awarded funding to explore how coastal communities in Thailand can use vital data to manage risks around climate change.

Posted on July 15, 2020 Author Niall HoodCategories International Engagement, Research Capability and Impact

Air quality project awarded Royal Society funding

photo of Prof Paul Aplin

An Edge Hill academic has been awarded funding by the Royal Society for a fantastic project to develop new ways of monitoring air pollution.

Posted on May 28, 2020 Author Niall HoodCategories International Engagement, Research Capability and Impact

EHU Podcast: Talking…Palm Oil and the Environment

Paul Aplin, Professor of Geography, discusses his research into tropical peatland in Malaysia, the ecological impact of palm oil production, a common ingredient in many packaged supermarket products, and the steps we can take to ensure a sustainable fu…

Posted on January 20, 2020 Author Nick LodgeCategories Research Capability and Impact

Dr Anna Jones presents scientific research of Earth’s past environment to inform future strategies for sustainability.

Dr Anna Jones selected to contribute to The Floods Working Group – which aims to bring together scientists reconstructing past floods and those researching future floods to co-ordinate data collection and synthesise information on natural variability in flooding.

Posted on December 20, 2019 Author Lisa BurkeCategories International Engagement, Research Capability and Impact

2nd International Coastal Workshop

Image of delegates of the event chatting over lunch whilst looking at posters of research

Highly successful 2nd Coastal International Workshop held with the Department of Geography and Geology, focused on the theme of Coastal Resilience and Adaptation.

Posted on October 31, 2019 Author Lisa BurkeCategories External Partnerships, International Engagement, Research Capability and Impact, Thai coast project

Newton Fund and GCRF Thai Coast Project Meetings at EHU

Colleagues from UK & Thai universities joining together at the beach on campus at Edge Hill

International research event at Edge Hill University, welcoming academics from a variety of institutions in the UK and abroad.

Posted on October 23, 2019 Author Lisa BurkeCategories External Partnerships, International Engagement, Research Capability and Impact, Thai coast project

Coastal dune evolution and undergraduate research at the X Coastal Geomorphology Workshop in Spain

Image taken of the Catalonian Coastline showing a coastal community from above.

Fastrack and First Class honours Graduate from BSc Physical Geography publishes research in collaboration with Department of Geography and Geology.

Posted on October 16, 2019 Author Lisa BurkeCategories International Engagement, Research Capability and Impact, Student Experience

Physical Geography and Geology student takes up Research Assistant role

Image of the Geography and Geology lab, with Caroline working with specific pieces of equipment and materials.

Funded by Edge Hill’s Student Opportunity Fund, Caroline spent six weeks sampling sediment cores from North America performing various complex procedures within our industry standard laboratories.

Posted on September 19, 2019 Author Lisa BurkeCategories Careers & Employability, Research Capability and Impact, Student Experience

Successful completion of a Nuffield Research Placement for A-level student from Runshaw College

Dr Claire Jones and Lydia Harrisson in the lab

Lydia Harrisson has completed a placement within the Department of Geography and Geology, deepening her understanding of STEM subjects and contributing to research on woodland composition and forest dynamics.

Posted on September 3, 2019 Author Lisa BurkeCategories Careers & Employability, External Partnerships, Research Capability and Impact, Student Experience

International event – Coastal Resilience and Adaptation

photo of coastal equipment being used by a specialist to measure dine activity.

Researchers, academics, and practitioners will meet to take part in activities to bring together a large group of international experts in coastal resilience to Edge Hill University.

Posted on September 2, 2019 Author Lisa BurkeCategories External Partnerships, International Engagement, Research Capability and Impact, Thai coast project

Post navigation

Next

Contact us

Department of Geography and Geology
Edge Hill University
St Helens Road
Ormskirk
Lancashire
L39 4QP
United Kingdom

01695 584263
@EHU_Geo

For course enquiries, please contact the Course Information, Advice and Guidance Team on 01695 657000 or email study@edgehill.ac.uk.

Study With Us

  • Undergraduate Courses
  • Postgraduate Courses
  • Why Study At Edge Hill?
  • Visit Us
  • How To Apply
  • Fees and Funding
  • Campus and Facilities
  • Accommodation
  • Student Experience
  • North West England
  • Guide for Parents
  • International Students

Research

  • Research Degrees
  • Graduate School
  • Research Archive
  • Governance & Ethics
  • Institute for Creative Enterprise
  • Institute for Social Responsibility
  • Health Research Institute

Learning & Teaching

  • Faculty of Arts & Sciences
  • Faculty of Education
  • Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine
  • Centre for Learning & Teaching
  • Language Centre
  • Confucius Institute
  • Library & Learning Services
  • Student Services
  • Careers
  • The Arts Centre
  • Edge Hill Sport

The University

  • About Edge Hill
  • Alumni
  • Press Office
  • News
  • Events
  • History
  • Jobs
  • Corporate Information
  • Location
  • Contact Us

Faculty of Arts & Sciences

  • Biology
  • Business School
  • Computer Science
  • Creative Arts
  • English, History & Creative Writing
  • Geography and Geology
  • Language Centre
  • Law & Criminology
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Sport & Physical Activity

Faculty of Education

  • Early Years Education
  • Children, Education and Communities
  • Professional Learning
  • Secondary and Further Education

Faculty of Health & Social Care

  • Applied Health & Social Care
  • Medicine
  • Midwifery
  • Nursing
  • Operating Department Practice
  • Paramedic Practice
  • Postgraduate &
    Professional Development
  • CPD Modules

Support Departments

  • Academic Registry
  • Academic Quality & Development Unit
  • Admissions
  • Facilities Management
  • IT Services
  • Student Recruitment

Services

  • Conferences
  • Food at Edge Hill
  • Payments
  • A-Z of Departments

Contact Us

Edge Hill University
St Helens Road
Ormskirk
Lancashire
L39 4QP
United Kingdom
+44(0)1695 575171

Connect

Location

Location map showing the position of Edge Hill University in Ormskirk, North West England
  • © 2021 Edge Hill University
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy
  • Cookies
  • FOI
  • Charity
  • Accessibility
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Copyright Statement