Pictured above: James Darling, Professor of Earth and Planetary Science, Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation at the University of Portsmouth
The University of Portsmouth is part of a major new programme for doctoral training designed to equip the next generation of environmental scientists to better understand our planet and tackle critical global challenges.
The Training Research and Equity in Environmental Sciences (TREES) Doctoral Landscape Award is a PhD training programme dedicated to preparing future scientists to address issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and sustainable resource management.
The University will receive over £1.3 million funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) for the project.
Professor James Darling , from the University's School of the Environment and Life Sciences , said: "TREES not only provides fully funded PhD studentships, but fantastic opportunities for closer collaboration with other leading environmental research institutions and a wide-range of partners.
"It will enable us to train the next generation of environmental scientists to better understand our planet and tackle critical global challenges."
Led by University College London (UCL) and supported by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), with a collaboration of ten hosting partners, including Portsmouth, and over 70 industry, academic, and NGO partners, TREES will support 65 environmental science PhD students over the next five years.
Science and Technology Secretary, Peter Kyle, said: "Backing the next generation of great scientific minds to fulfil their potential is crucial to unlocking the discoveries which improve our lives and which keep our economy growing over the long term through highly skilled jobs.
"This £500m investment will back our vitally important higher education sector while supporting more bright students to pursue their talents and in turn deliver the life-saving drugs and clean energy alternatives of the future, that benefit all of our lives."
UKRI Chief Executive, Professor Dame Ottoline Leyser, said: "UKRI's investments in doctoral training are pivotal for the UK's research and innovation endeavour. The awards provide funding for universities across the UK to nurture a cadre of creative, talented people to develop their skills and knowledge, to build partnerships and networks, and to pursue the discoveries that will transform tomorrow, with diverse benefits for society and economic growth."
To find out more about the programme, please visit the TREES website .
