School of Ocean and Earth Science

We seek to provide better understanding of our dynamic planetary system and address key societal challenges in the ocean and Earth sciences.
We seek to provide better understanding of our dynamic planetary system and address key societal challenges in the ocean and Earth sciences.
The quality of staff and facilities at our unique waterfront campus, based at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton (NOCS), enable us to recruit top-level researchers and educators from around the world. These experts work in the areas of geochemistry, geology and geophysics, marine biogeochemistry, marine biology and ecology, palaeoceanography and palaeoclimate, and physical oceanography.
Research groups, centres and institutes bring together specialists to share knowledge and solve problems.
We've been recognised for our ongoing commitment to addressing gender inequality.
for Earth and Marine Science, and 8th in the UK
The strong performance of our school builds on synergies across our research, education and knowledge exchange activities and is underpinned by our disciplinary diversity.