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.
Study with us
Explore all of our current opportunities and different research areas that you can study with us.
Our partners
Find out more about the various institutions and Universities involved in our training programme.
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
Claire Richards
Tracing the source of Brazil nut contamination using advanced mass spectrometric methods
Sophie Powell
Understanding the impact of climate change and elevated CO2 on tree microbial diversity
Syed Mustafain Haider
An Ill Wind: Modelling the Impact of the Proposed Newhurst Incinerator on the Urban Health Index (UHI) of the East Midlands
Caroline Johnson
Balancing human and biodiversity needs from agricultural landscapes
Jenny Shepherd
Using time series satellite imagery to monitor the response of forests to climate change
Samuel Richardson
The effects of immersive exhibits on animal behaviour, welfare, and zoo visitor learning