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Centre for Earth Observation Science
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Welcome to the Centre for Earth Observation Science

The Centre for Earth Observation Science at the University of Brighton fosters research excellence across atmosphere, earth and ocean sciences, providing high impact knowledge to safeguard the future of our planet and the life it supports.

We bring together internationally renowned researchers from across the Earth and environmental sciences spectra, who employ a range of techniques to monitor the Earth system, from the macro- to the micro-scale. Through collaborative, interdisciplinary working and a dedicated platform for researchers to share expertise, ideas and infrastructure, we answer strategic, big picture scientific questions regarding the rapidly changing Earth system.

  • For our latest activities, events and opportunities - visit our Earth Observation Science blog site.
  • We welcome new members and associates. Please visit our Join us for study, work or visit page.

PhD applicants - find out more about studying within the centre

Contact the centre regarding membership enquiries, doctoral study or research collaboration:

 EarthObs@brighton.ac.uk

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Visit our blog site for work-in-progess, events and opportunities. 

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Dr Kevin Wyche, Director of the Centre for Earth Observation Science

An introduction to the Centre for Earth Observation Science (CEObS) 

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The University of Brighton’s Centre for Earth Observation Science (CEObS) brings together research and enterprise expertise, activities and infrastructure that span the Earth Sciences spectrum. CEObS comprises over forty internationally renowned researchers who employ a range of techniques to monitor the Earth System, from the macro- to the micro-scale, from remote sensing systems borne on satellites to microscopes in the laboratory.

Our research centre provides an environment for these world-class researchers to come together to work collaboratively, across disciplines to execute strategic and world-leading discovery science using Earth Observation techniques, that will enable us to better understand the changing Earth System and develop scientific, technological and political solutions that can be used to help safeguard our environment for future generations. 

Our mission is to work at the cutting-edge in and between the five key areas of Earth Systems Science, which involves making observations of each of the Earth System’s components, i.e. the atmosphere (our air), the hydrosphere and cryosphere (our waters and ice), the lithosphere (our land), the biosphere (life) and the anthroposphere (anthropogenic structures and activity). Through the lens of state-of-the-art remote sensing and in-situ analytical methodologies, we aim to push the boundaries of discovery science and answer fundamental questions regarding the Earth System. Our work also supports enterprise activities, ranging from hardware and software development to consultancy, and forms a strong basis for outreach to the wider, non-academic community.

The excellent work conducted by CEObS is underpinned by excellent infrastructure. Our state-of-the-art facilities include the Brighton Atmospheric Observatory (BAO), geochemical and environmental laboratories, an environmental genomics suite and a fleet of fixed-wing and multi-rotor small unmanned aircraft systems with a range of sensors ideally suited for geomorphological and ecological surveys. Using such infrastructure, CEObS members collaborate with an extensive array of regional, national and international partners working across all spheres of Earth Observation Science, from UK and international centres of excellence, to world renowned universities. Our members also work with national agencies, parks, trusts and museums, and have strong collaborations with industry.

The overarching aim of work conducted by the Centre for Earth Observation Science is to elucidate unknowns and answer strategic scientific questions regarding the Earth System, to address contemporary environmental and societal challenges, and provide data and information to policy makers and key stakeholders to help drive legislation, generate solutions and engender real-world impact.

We look forward to working with new collaborators and welcoming experts to the centre as members, postgraduate research students or as associates and collaborators.

Dr Kevin Wyche

News features on the Centre for Earth Observation Science

Centre for Earth Observation Science on the University of Brighton news pages

Funded PhD opportunities in the UK 2023 at the University of Brighton

Funded PhD opportunities in the UK 2023 at the University of Brighton

Funded PhDs across sciences, arts, humanities and social sciences. Study for your postgraduate research degree.

Brighton team helping create world-first 100% hydrogen fired bricks

Brighton team helping create world-first 100% hydrogen fired bricks

University of Brighton is part of a pilot project to create the world's first clay bricks made 100% using green hydrogen energy rather than natural gas.

Clean Air Day sees Brighton observatory partner with leading national air quality network

Clean Air Day sees Brighton observatory partner with leading national air quality network

In the run-up to Clean Air Day on 17 June, the Brighton Atmospheric Observatory has joined up with a globally-recognised UK observatory network.

Brighton researcher leads the way in vital mapping of mysterious Atlantic depths

Brighton researcher leads the way in vital mapping of mysterious Atlantic depths

Pioneering deep sea research carried out by Brighton lecturer Dr Aggeliki Georgiopoulou has been highlighted in a feature by Eco magazine.

University of Brighton professor up for major award after Stonehenge discoveries

University of Brighton professor up for major award after Stonehenge discoveries

Professor David Nash and colleagues have been nominated for Research Project of the Year by the UK's top-selling archaeology magazine, Current Archaeology.

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  • Sewage pollution: our research reveals the scale of England’s growing problem. Sarah Purnell.
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  • Our ancestors were cannibals – and probably not because they needed the calories. James Cole.

News posts from our blog site

Royal Society Research Grant Awarded

Royal Society Research Grant Awarded

We are delighted to announce that Dr Georgios Maniatis received a Research Grant from the Royal Society (2022, round 1).

University of Brighton Centre for Earth Observation Science inaugural conference  28 April 2022

University of Brighton Centre for Earth Observation Science inaugural conference  28 April 2022

Earth Observation Science Today: across the scales, from macro to micro We currently live in an age of great acceleration where the Earth system is being subjected to a range of ever evolving pressures.

CEObS launches on Clean Air Day 2021

CEObS launches on Clean Air Day 2021

The Centre for Earth Observation Science launches its online presence for 17 June 2021 Clean Air Day.

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