Air, water and landscape sciences

Landskap

We are a large research program divided into three main areas: air (atmosphere), water (hydrosphere), and landscape (crust). We study weather and climate and the effects of climate change; water and environmental pollution; and glaciology and the processes that shape the Earth's surface. Our research takes place both in the field and in laboratories and much of our research revolves around climate issues.

Meteorology

Meteorology is the study and understanding of weather. In order to predict future weather, we need to know what the weather is like here and now, and by learning more about the weather we can prepare for different types of weather conditions.

Hydrology and environmental analysis

We do research on water and its movement in nature. Our research allows us to better manage water resources, plan for floods and droughts, and protect water quality for animals and humans.

Physical geography

Physical Geography focuses on the features of planet Earth and the processes that shape the Earth's land surface. We study landforms, the Earth's environment and global changes through time. We conduct research in glaciology, climate and environmental developments that are linked to the changes occurring over the Earth's surface.

Take a look at our unique weather measurements

Uppsala has some of the oldest weather statistics in the world. Anders Celsius helped start Uppsala University's weather measurements in 1722, and every day for over 300 years, weather statistics have continued to be collected. Today, weather measurements are carried out at a digital measuring station located at the Geocenter in Uppsala.

Follow our weather statistics for Uppsala here.
Read more about Anders Celcius.
Uppsala is now defined as a warm-temperate climate.

PhD Studies

According to international evaluations, Uppsala University has some of the most comprehensive research in geosciences in Europe, and our doctoral students at Uppsala University are among the most satisfied with their doctoral education. We offer doctoral studies in eight research areas.
Read more about our PhD Studies.

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