Exploring Environmental Pathways
A webinar series for teachers, advisors, and post-16 students
Discover the future of environmental study and careers.
Join the University of Leeds for Exploring Environmental Pathways — a free, nationwide webinar series designed to showcase the breadth and impact of environment-related subjects at university level and careers available in the field.
This series of webinars will introduce teachers, advisors, and post-16 students to exciting and often lesser-known subject areas including:
- Geology
- Geophysics
- Environmental Science
- Sustainability
- Food Science
- Geography
Each session will highlight how these subjects differ from school-level study, introduce lesser-known subjects that can be studied at University, explore the courses available at Leeds. and opportunities for year in industry. The webinars provide insights into graduate career outcomes in the environment field.
Why attend?
Whether you're guiding students through UCAS choices or looking to expand your own subject knowledge, this series will equip you with the tools to support informed decisions and inspire future environmental changemakers.
Upcoming webinars
All webinars will be running 4:00-4:45 on Zoom - perfect for joining at the end of the school day!
Geology and Geophysics: The Hidden Industries - Recording available
Presenter: Dr Adam Booth, Associate Professor of Applied Geophysics, School of Earth and Environment
Who is it for: Geography, Maths, Physics, Environmental Science and Geology teachers and students, career advisors
What will be covered?
- Myth busting: you don't need a A-level in Geology to study a degree in Geology.
- Geophysics: a great option for Maths A-level students to apply their numerical skills, no 'geo subject' needed!
- Career demand in Geology and Geophysics and what salaries can graduates expect.
- How students will be using concepts from across a range of A-level subjects when studying Geology or Geophysics, as these courses give a lot of interdisciplinary awareness.
Please email Charlène Gaubert ([email protected]) if you would like to receive the webinar's recording.
Geography Beyond A-level: A World of Possibilities - Tuesday 18 November 2025
Presenter: Dr Nick Hood, Lecturer in Quantitative Human Geography, School of Geography
Who is it for: Geography teachers and students, career advisors
What will be covered?
- How studying Geography at University differs from A-level.
- Understanding the differences between BA and BSc Geography, where modules offer opportunities for crossovers, examples of topics and modules studied at undergraduate level, and other subjects you can combine with Geography.
- The breadth of careers available to Geography graduates in a wide range of industries.
- Skills gained from a Geography degree and how they can be applied to many jobs and industries.
- Fieldwork opportunities, year in industry and year abroad.
Uncovering the Food Science and Nutrition Industry - Thursday 5 February 2026
Presenter: Dr Joanne Brown, Lecturer in Food Science and Nutrition, School of Food Science and Nutrition
Who is it for: Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Environmental Science teachers and students, career advisors
What will be covered?
- What are Food Science and Nutrition, and differences between both fields.
- The role of food scientists in response to public health and environmental challenges to ensure food safety.
- Food Science and Nutrition at Leeds: a multi-disciplinary subject that applies core science concepts to food and food processing to make a positive impact on human life. Information about courses and entry requirements.
- The wide range of careers available in a global industry offering job security and great wages.
Sustainability - Spring half-term 2026
More details coming soon!