Master of Research - Environmental Sciences

Climate change impacts many aspects of the environment, including natural and managed ecosystems. Research conducted at Nottingham aims to understand historical climate variations, their causes, and their effects on plants and animals, influencing evolution. By studying the past, researchers hope to predict how climate change will impact the natural world and the agro-ecosystems that support human life.

Current research at Nottingham also focuses on the present-day impacts of climate change on ecosystems. This includes studying phenomena such as melting permafrost in the Arctic, changes in UK agricultural systems, and warming forests in tropical regions. Through this work, researchers highlight the importance of natural ecosystems in mitigating climate change and enhancing resilience.

In the field of ecology, Nottingham researchers explore a wide range of topics, from microbes to insects to elephants. Their work contributes to both applied and theoretical studies of natural ecosystems, with a focus on issues related to agriculture, pollution, and environmental change.