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Master of Science by Research blue carbon scholarship at the University of St Andrews

MRes blue carbon scholarship available.

Date: 09 June 2025

Irvine Atlas Journal front cover: Making Waves

The Irvine Atlas - Spring 2025 edition out now!

With immense pride and gratitude, our undergraduate students present the vibrant third issue of the Irvine Atlas Academic Journal: Making Waves.

Date: 22 April 2025

Students collaborating with water industry experts in computer classroom.

GG3210: Remote Sensing engagement with water industry collaborators.

The GG3210: Remote Sensing module, taught by Dr TJ Young, has been featured in a case study highlighting pedagogic innovation by BlueSky, the UK's leading aerial surveying company.

Date: 18 April 2025

Research team next to trip boat in the Gujarat region, India.

Mangrove soil carbon storage in the Gujarat region, India

This fieldwork extended previous work in the Gulf of Kachchh region, to support a large-scale assessment of mangrove soil carbon storage which is currently understudied compared to mangrove forests in other regions.

Date: 20 March 2025