The T.H. Huxley School of Environment, Earth Sciences and Engineering was formed in January 1998 by an amalgamation of three successful departments in order to provide a cohesive approach to environmental, earth sciences and engineering teaching and research. It is now the largest department in the College and one of the largest environmental science departments in Europe. It has more than 550 postgraduate students, more than 150 of whom are research students. The merger with elements of Wye College in August 2000 brings exciting new teaching and research opportunities to the School.
Research is carried out in a number of groups, described below, between which many overlaps occur.
This makes for a truly interdisciplinary approach to research activities, which is one of the School s main features. It aims to produce the highest quality research, teaching and advice on environmental matters. While Imperial College is renowned for its scientific and technological activities, the Centre combines these with the legal, medical, economic and sociological aspects of the environment, with particular emphasis on cross-linkages between the disciplines. Also to plan and implement related postgraduate teaching programmes which reflect current best practice within the petroleum industry. There is increased potential for work in the areas of agriculture, agricultural economics and business management, ecology, environment and overseas development, health and food, horticulture, natural resources and pest management.