University of Gothenburg
Department of Earth Sciences
Field station in Northern Sweden
The Latnjajaure field station outside Abisko, Sweden, has been home to research on ecosystems and climate change since 1990.
Photo: Jonas Stenström
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Our research

The Department of Earth Sciences' research spans the land masses, oceans, and atmosphere. We study Earth systems, human activity, interaction, and impact on Earth to find solutions to global sustainability challenges.

In an international and interdisciplinary research environment, we develop knowledge about the consequences of climate change and the sustainable use of the Earth's natural resources. A strong focus of our research is also to contribute to solutions for green transition and sustainable societal development. We specialize in tools applied in these areas, such as remote sensing, climate modelling, isotope analysis and geographic information systems.

Strong research areas

Our research is concentrated in three key areas: Climate and climate change, where we study how the climate is changing and the consequences of this; The Geosphere, where we explore the Earth's internal processes and sustainable ways of using natural resources; and Earth Surface Processes, where we study landscape changes, land use, and ecosystems in a changing climate.

Climate and climate change
Research in the field of climate and climate change investigates the factors that influence our climate system. These…
The Geosphere
The sustainable management of natural resources is one of the biggest challenges facing modern society. Our research advance…
Earth Surface Processes
The sustainable management of natural resources is one of the biggest challenges facing our modern society. Research in this…

Research for the future

In our research projects, we tackle sustainability challenges with applied, innovative solutions. Here we present some of our current projects.

Sustainable drinking water treatment solutions
A resilient water supply in Sweden
Heat stress in outdoor environments
More research projects
Our publications

Research groups and facilities

Regional climate group (RCG)

Research leader: Deliang Chen
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Alpine and Polar Ecology (APE)

Research leaders: Robert Björk, Heather Reese
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Urban Climate Group

Research leaders: Sofia Thorsson, Fredrik Lindberg
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Gothenburg University Laboratory for Dendrochronology (GULD)

Research leaders: Hans Linderholm, Kristina Seftigen
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Hydrogeology group

Research leaders: Roland Barthel, Philipp Wanner
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Microgeochemistry Group Gothenburg (MG3)

Research leader: Thomas Zack
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Biogeokemigruppen

Research leader: Tobias Rütting
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Skogaryd Research Catchment
The Skogaryd Research Catchment offers a mix of different ecosystems: mires, mature and young forests, lakes and streams…
Stable Isotope Facility ISOGOT
The Stable Isotope Facility at the University of Gothenburg provides unique analytical possibilities for measuring stable…
Weather station
The Department of Earth Sciences has a weather station operational within the city of Gothenburg, placed on the roof of the…
Our research infrastructure
The research infrastructure at the Department of Earth Sciences includes databases, research facilities, high-tech…

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Unveiling frozen secrets
“Try peeling an egg in -25°C while wearing ski gloves. That's how it feels sometimes when you do research here,” says Mark…
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