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The importance of sustainable and resilient soil management has surged in recent years. Soils, and their delivery of critical goods and services, are a fundamental asset for the health, sustainability, and resilience of the terrestrial environment, its ecosystems, as well as the longevity and productivity of society. Recently, there has been widespread recognition from researchers, industry, and policy arenas of the burgeoning pressures faced by soils, and the urgency needed to deploy robust land management strategies to address these.

Co-designed by UK industry, the Soil Science MSc equipped and upskilled organisations with the knowledge, understanding, tools, practices, and resources to achieve optimal soil management. It deepened their knowledge of soils across diverse land-use contexts, delved into cutting-edge technologies for effective decision-making, showcased best practice in analysing soils on and off site, and helped build the personal competencies you need as a soil scientist.

Who was it for?

The course was suitable for:

  • Soil scientists and consultants, who are keen to upskill their knowledge and understanding of soil monitoring and analysing soil conditions, as well as those who assist farmers in determining soil health and optimizing sustainable management strategies. 
  • Employees of organisations that offer guidance on earthworks, construction and demolition projects, or urban green infrastructure, who are keen to advance their expertise in assessing and mitigating the effects of such works on urban soils.
  • Soil mappers and surveyors who use a combination of digital technology and traditional tools like soil pit digging to evaluate soil types for various stakeholders.
  • Environmental consultants specialising in providing advice on sustainable materials, waste management, biodiversity, flood control, and ecosystem restoration.
  • Government agencies and non-profit organisations that inform soil policy decisions and develop guidance documents.