EI capabilities

Our Environmental Intelligence activity is enabled by a number of dedicated EI core capabilities whilst drawing upon expertise, infrastructure and initiatives from across the wider University, acting as a bridge between key research areas in Exeter such as Global Systems, Data Science and AI and Environment and Sustainability.

Core EI capabilities

Centre for Doctoral Training in Environmental Intelligence

Developing the next generation of Environmental Intelligence scientists through pioneering multi-disciplinary research, education and in partnership.

Joint Centre for Excellence in Environmental Intelligence

Bringing together world-leading researchers from the University and the Met Office to advance the application of data science and AI to environmental challenges.

Environmental Intelligence Network

Bringing together organisations from different sectors and disciplines to undertake applied, translational EI research and innovation and deliver real-world impacts.

Affiliated University of Exeter infrastructure

Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

The Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (IDSAI) develops innovative approaches to the use of data and artificial intelligence in modern society.

Global Systems Institute

The Global Systems Institute (GSI) unites a trans-disciplinary group of researchers and partners to look beyond single ‘environmental’ issues to a truly systemic view of coupled global changes in the human, social and economic sphere and biosphere.

Environment and Sustainability Institute

The Environment and Sustainability Institute (ESI) is an interdisciplinary centre leading cutting-edge research into solutions to environmental change.

Centre for Resilience in Environment, Water and Waste

The Centre for Resilience Environment, Water and Waste (CREWW) conducts research into how we can manage our natural resources in ways which are sustainable, innovative and resilient in the face of climate change and population growth.

Land, Environment, Economics and Policy Institute

The Land, Environment, Economics and Policy Institute (LEEP) helps leaders, businesses and communities anticipate and address issues relating to land use and management by putting the natural environment at the heart of their decision-making.

European Centre for Environment & Human Health

Interdisciplinary research Centre, investigating the complex interdependencies between environment and human health to inform the future health of the planet and people.