Geography and Environment

We offer a range of courses, as well as opportunities to join our wider research community as part of the School of Social Sciences and Humanities. As the integrated study of landscapes, peoples, places and environments, Geography is a vital subject through which to increase understanding of our rapidly changing planet.

Top 10 in the UK for Geography

Guardian University Guide 2024

Top 10 in the UK for Geography and Environment

Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024

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Amy Bell

I enjoy the flexibility that my course offers...the lecturers are extremely passionate about their research areas and they offer quality feedback.

Amy Bell Geography BSc
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Research

We are renowned for our inter-disciplinary, collaborative research focused on understanding our social and environmental futures and have an excellent international reputation for our research across different areas of physical and human geography.

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News and events View all

Loughborough researcher shares expertise ahead of UN SDG Summit

A Loughborough University researcher has shared his expertise at a high-profile United Nations event in New York.

Geography staff shortlisted for the Postgrad Awards 2023

A Doctoral Researcher and a University Teacher from Loughborough have been shortlisted for this year’s Postgrad Awards.

Loughborough Geography academic joins project to uncover the environmental impact of the fashion industry

Dr Tom Stanton will be joining a project to examine how the environmental impact across the fashion and textiles industry is measured and assessed.

Staff

Our academic staff deliver excellent research-informed teaching and we are home to a dynamic community of research students and visiting fellows. Technical and support staff are a vital part of the Geography and Environment student experience and research activities.

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