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Geography and Environmental Science at the University of Reading
Current Geography and Environmental Science students talk about the benefits of studying at the University of Reading.
Studying Geography at Reading – Caitlin’s top 5 highlights
Final-year Physical Geography student, Caitlin, reflects on her time at the University of Reading and tell us her top 5 highlights.
Finding the right fit
Learn what Julia loves about studying Geography at Reading.
Topics you can study
Reading graduate, Jack Abrey, reflects on the topics he enjoyed when studying for his degree in BSc Geography (Human and Physical).
Day trip to Swinley Forest – Caitlin’s top 3 moments
Final-year Physical Geography student, Caitlin, talks us through her top 3 highlights from a day trip to Swinley Forest.
Second-year Scotland field trip – Caitlin’s top 3 moments
Final-year Physical Geography student, Caitlin, talks us through her top 3 highlights from the second-year field trip to Stirling, Scotland.
Third-year Iceland field trip – Caitlin’s top 3 moments
Final-year Physical Geography student, Caitlin, talks us through her top 3 highlights from the optional third-year field trip to Reykjavik, Iceland.
Callum’s study abroad experience
Callum completed a study abroad year at Curtin University in Perth, Australia.
Meg talks about sustainability
Alongside study, Meg works with the Sustainability team to monitor and initiate green behaviours across campus.
Jack’s career journey
BSc Geography (Human and Physical) alumnus, Jack Abrey, talks about life after university and his career journey so far.
Tailor your degree pathway
Find out about BSc Geography (Physical) student, Olivia's experience and why she chose to study at Reading.
Why study at Reading?
Find out about BSc Geography (Human) student, Emily's experience and why she chose to study at Reading.
Getting career-ready
Isabel talks about her experience with the Careers team in her blog.
Tailor your programme to suit your interests
We invited Reading graduate, Jack Abrey, back to the University of Reading to find out why he chose BSc Geography (Human and Physical).
Combining human and physical geography
Learn about Olivia's journey, from why she chose to study at Reading to her career path after graduating.
What else does Geography have to offer?
Sustainable University of the Year
The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 said Reading had “made an impressive headway towards its ambition of being one of the greenest universities in the world”.
Reading wins inaugural THE environmental leadership award
The Outstanding Contribution to Environmental Leadership award was presented to the University of Reading at the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2023.
Queen’s Anniversary Prize
The University of Reading received the Queen's Anniversary Prize 2021, the highest national honour for a UK institution in higher and further education, for its work on climate change.
14th Green Flag Award for Whiteknights campus
Each year, the Green Flag Award scheme recognises the UK's best public outdoor spaces, with winners judged on the overall quality of green space and the condition of the grounds.
Forecasting for a better future
Watch as Professor Hannah Cloke OBE outlines the techniques she is using to to help us better prepare for flooding.
Tackling air pollution through citizen science
Researchers at Reading are helping communities to breathe healthier air by equipping schools and families with tools and skills to identify and tackle air pollution.
Measuring ocean biological carbon from space
Climate scientists have a clearer picture of how much carbon is absorbed by our oceans and its implications for climate change, thanks to a new way to measure ocean carbon from satellite images.
Reducing risk of glacial floods in Central Asia
By repurposing a technical geo-surveying technique as a practical management tool, researchers are helping to mitigate the potentially catastrophic effects of climate change in Central Asia.
Boosting social mobility
Learn how Dr Sally Lloyd-Evans is working with students to empower and support local communities.
Making a difference
Learn from staff who bring their research interests into their teaching, and support you to pursue your own interests to really make a difference.
Spectacles of sustainability taster lecture
Professor Mike Goodman delivers a segment from his third-year module: Consumption, Politics and Space.
Bringing students into climate study
Professor Hilary Geoghegan’s research is helping students build partnerships with industry contacts at the cutting-edge of climate study.
Climate resilience and food production in the Andes
Professor Nicholas Branch investigates how we can better adapt to climate change based on knowledge about our ancestors, through his work with rural farming communities in the Peruvian Andes.
