The Central England NERC Training Alliance (CENTA), is a consortium of research-intensive Universities and research institutes that are working together to provide excellence in doctoral research training in Earth and Environmental Sciences.
Our partners
Find out more about the various institutions and Universities involved in our training programme.
Study with us
Explore all of our current opportunities and different research areas that you can study with us.
Training schedule
Our training includes lots of student support throughout and also a residential in the first year to help you prepare.
Our student stories
Emily Swaby
The effect of the Toarcian (Early Jurassic) extreme environmental change on insects.
Samuel Richardson
The effects of immersive exhibits on animal behaviour, welfare, and zoo visitor learning
Grace Handy
Impact of CO2 rise on root, leaf, and wood production: The future of tree C allocation
Ollie Smith
Canadian Oil sands: Ultrahigh resolution mass secretory to study photooxidation effects upon diluted bitumen
Mollie Lowrie
Fen Farming Futures: Benefits and drawbacks of sustainable farming on organic soils