Research

We have expertise from all over the world: more than 250 people from over 30 different countries work in our department in Uppsala and at the university’s campus on the island of Gotland.
Air, Water and Landscape Science
Geophysics
Mineralogy, Petrology and Tectonics
Natural resources and Sustainable development
Palaeobiology
Wind Energy

Listen to our researchers


A series of lectures recorded by the Swedish Educational Broadcasting Company. The talks reflect the research conducted at our department. Note that the lectures are in Swedish. Watch the lectures here.

PhD Studies

Uppsala University has one of the most comprehensive academic departments of Earth Sciences in Europe, according to international assessments. Its unique width in education and research, and its extensive global fieldwork, contribute to our knowledge about the properties, systems and development of planet Earth.
Become a PhD student at Geo

Last modified: 2023-01-18