Dr Anna Bird
Anna is Programme Director for our Earth Science and Earth and Environmental Science programme. She teaches modules on topics such as igneous and metamorphic rocks and sedimentology, and leads a number of our field trips in the UK and Spain.
Faculty of Science and EngineeringSchool of Environmental SciencesGeologyAbout Dr Anna Bird
Dr Anna Bird is a Reader in Earth Science at the University of Hull and an internationally recognized expert in geochemistry and geochronology. Her research spans from decoding mountain-building in the Scottish Highlands to tracing dust origins across China and Africa, tackling questions at the intersection of tectonics, climate, and sediment provenance. As Director of the HULAMS Laboratory, she pioneers innovative analytical methods—such as in situ Rb-Sr dating—and leads interdisciplinary collaborations across Earth and environmental sciences. A proven research leader with a strong track record of NERC and industry funding, she’s passionate about making science accessible—whether mentoring early-career researchers, leading transformative field teaching, or speaking at public science festivals.