Scientific goals

The Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences promotes excellence in teaching and research activities.

Our mission is to provide undergraduate and graduate students with the highest quality education which promotes professional development in a challenging but supportive and collaborative environment. In addition, our academic staff is committed to groundbreaking and innovative research, be it basic or applied.

The Department's scientific activities cover various fields of the Earth's system (see Research menu).

Due to its interdisciplinary nature, the Department has ongoing collaborations with leading groups at national and international levels, key in the development of cutting-edge research at BiGeA. See our website to learn more about our cutting-edge research, dynamic degree programmes and integrated communities.