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

May23VUW GED Seminar Series - Glacier and permafrost related hazards in the extratropical Andes: an overview
Date: 23 May 2013
Time: 4.00 pm
Venue: rm CO304
Speaker: PhD Candidate Pablo Iribarren Glacier and permafrost related hazards such as glacial-lake outburst floods (… Read more
May29A PhD Abstract Presentation & Afternoon Tea
Date: 29 May 2013
Time: 3.00 pm
Venue: rm CO304
On the 29th May from 3-5pm our PhD students will be presenting their abstracts.… Read more
Aug14-27CoursesSustainable Energy
Date: 14 August – 27 September 2013
Time: 12.20 am
Venue: Pipitea campus
A course on sustainable energy 2 days per week for professionals and anyone interested in this topic Read more

News

16 May 2013 Royal Society Science Book Prize
Veronika Meduna’s book Science on Ice is a finalist in the Royal Society Science Book Prize  Read more
15 April 2013 Leaders in research excellence
School of Geography, Environment & Earth Sciences acknowledged as national research leader in their discipline. Read more
11 March 2013 Film profiles scientists in the front line of climate change
Excerpts from a new feature film that paints an intimate portrait of the global community of researchers racing to understand the world’s changing climate will be shown at Victoria University tonight. Read more

Students doing fieldwork research

Leaders in research excellence

ScienceBuzz

ScienceBuzz

Newsletter for future science students covering research, expeditions and experiences from our staff and students

New from Science

SCIE 201  Energy, Society and the Future
SCIE 302  Revolutions in Science
SCIE 401  Climate Science and Decision Making

Jane in Antarctica

Jane Chewings

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

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Student Life 

Our clubs and community

Bejamin Speedy

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 >>

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