University of Birmingham Earth Sciences

Clearing places are available to study Earth Sciences at the University of Birmingham
Call our Clearing hotline now on 0121 803 3777 (UK).
Visit our Clearing Hub at www.birmingham.ac.uk/clearing

Find out more about our programs: BSc Geology; BSc Geology & Physical Geography; BSc Palaeontology & Geology at https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/gees/courses/undergraduate/earth-sciences.aspx

Earth Sciences degree courses - Undergraduate programmes - School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences - University of Birmingham Study a Geology or Earth Sciences degree at University of Birmingham. Earth Sciences is the scientific study of our planet: its formation, structure and evolution. Hear what our students say about their experiences

The second in our outreach talk series for school and college students (and teachers) is happening tomorrow, Thursday 9th, at 17:00. Marco Maffione will be talking about 'Earth's wandering magnetic field'. Sign up here 👉 https://bham.radiusbycampusmgmt.com/ssc/eform/N80M0wd77a3wA7003mc00xK.ssc

Want to find out more about Earth Sciences and where it could take you?
Sign up for our at virtual open days next week!

https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/undergraduate/visit/opendays/virtual-open-days-2020/index.aspx

A huge congratulations to Jack who passed his viva yesterday!!
A little different to the normal viva process - but in times like these, it’s all about positivity (and of course staying safe!). This is his photo of him on zoom with some colleagues from the department congratulating him after he passed yesterday 🥳
Jack has been a huge part of the department; promoting us on social media, doing department filming and for the and many of our students have had jack as a demonstrator on field trips!
Jacks PhD research focused on the internal structures of salt flow and how it is related to the life of mature basins.
Congratulations again Jack! 🤩🥳

Something fun to try! The posted this into their story (go check it out!) and what a fun idea while we are all isolating ⚒ how many can you get? Let us know in the comments if you can shout BINGO! 💫



(Annoyingly has to cut off the Geologists Association’s signature and some beautiful illustrations so it will fit on this post - does NOT own this photo, we give all credit to the GeolSoc!)

ITS FRIDAY🥳

which also means its which we are dedicating to limestone and coccolithophores with this amazing infographic made by The Geological Society of London

You can find this and other amazing infographics on their website https://geologistsassociation.org.uk/

Or pop into our to the rock wall and our exhibits for some limestones and pictures of coccolithophores!

💝💌💘HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY💘💌💝

Some funny geology-themed love notes should you want to steal them!

Whether your in a relationship, single or "its complicated" today is a day for love! Love for yourself, friends, family, someone special in your life - or even geology!! ⛏🗻

We wish everyone a Happy Valentine's Day 😁

Happy Women In Science Day!👩‍🔬
Pictured here, in the by the Rock Wall, are some of the extraordinary women in our Earth Sciences department!

From left to right:
Bridgett Warren, Alice Hardman, Charlotte Bird, Dr Sarah Green, Nicola Kirby, Emma Hanson, Dr Terri Cleary, Dr Emma Dunne, Amy Jones, Dr Gemma Benevento, Dr Kirsty Edgar and Dr Sam Giles.

Not pictured here, but still extraordinary members of are department:
Fion Ma, Dr Mariem Saavedra-Pellitero, Dr Simiao Sun, Lisa Schnetz, Dr Kate Ashely and Ulrike Baranowski!

Congratulations to Dr Kate Ashley on successfully defending her PhD thesis!🤩🥳🍾
Kate's PhD research was on compound-specific isotope analysis for palaeoclimate reconstruction. Measuring ratios and carbon isotopes of alkenone biomarkers (produced by haptophyte algae) to reconstruct sea-surface temperatures and pCO2, with a focus on the mid to late Miocene (~16-5 million years ago). @ University of Birmingham

Organic geochemist Dr James Bendle visited Broadmeadow Infant School (4B and 4H) for some outreach about Antarctic climate change and scientific ocean drilling! Enthusiasm ran through the room from the pupils and it looks like there were some keen future scientists in the classroom!

Bridget Warren (🐦: ) presenting her current PhD results at the 4th Annual BIFoRUoB () conference. Her research focuses on leaf wax/stomatal proxies for CO2 (utilising the BIFoR FACE experiment).