School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences

School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences

Our teaching and research programmes are anchored in a passion for planet Earth and expressed in an extraordinary range of courses ranging from deep earth geophysics to feminist geography. We welcome students from around the globe who come to study with our internationally recognised staff, and research at field sites in New Zealand and worldwide.
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Events

May25Our Far South - Reflections on a Voyage from Subantarctic to Polar New Zealand
Date: 25 May 2012
Time: 4.00 pm
Venue: Cotton Building, Room 216, Kelburn Campus
Speakers: Dan Zwartz and Lionel Carter, Victoria University scientists recently participated on a 28 day voyage… Read more

News

23 May 2012 Slow Earthquakes disCovered Deep Beneath the Alpine Fault
Victoria University scientists have discovered that slow, creeping earthquakes take place deep beneath the Alpine Fault on the South Island’s West Coast, which is regarded as New Zealand’s most hazardous fault line. Read more
3 May 2012 Student Field-trip to Nelson Lakes National Park
Imagine participating on an interdisciplinary student fieldtrip in the northern most Southern Alps that offers tranquil beech forest, spectacular mountain scenery and crystal clear lakes. Read more
1 May 2012 Launch of Master of Geographic Information Science (MGIS)
Victoria University has launched the Master of Geographic Information Science, after piloting the programme last year. Read more

AntarticaAntarctic Research Centre

CCRIClimate Change Research Centre

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Jane Chewings

Studying Geology made Jane's long-held dream of going to “The Ice” come true. More »

New Masters Programme in Geographic Information Science (GIS)

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Ben Speedy

Studying in this school "has equipped me with the skills to have an exciting career in environmental decision making," says Ben - an Emissions Trading Operational Policy Analyst More >>