Welcome from the Head of School
The School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences offers an exciting teaching and research programme in a range of science disciplines that study the deep earth, the earth's surface and its atmosphere. Our world class academics also lead programmes in the environment and people's interaction with it, as well as the geography of economic, social and cultural development.
Undergraduate and graduate programmes are offered in geology, geophysics, geography and physical geography - including environmental studies and development studies. Most courses have practical components where laboratory and field work provides a real world context to academic learning.
The School has invested heavily in the latest purpose-built research laboratories and facilities in the last three years. The state of the art Geochemistry Laboratory and Microanalysis Facility and sophisticated computing amenities provide students with the very best equipment to examine current questions in their fields.
Our postgraduate programmes are highly regarded internationally and offer opportunities for students to be involved in research projects of national and international significance. Collaborations with researchers both nationally and globally contribute to the stimulating study environment and attract students from all over the world.
We are closely associated with the Antarctic Research Centre and students from our School work with staff in the Centre, which naturally extends our research focus into this unique environment.
From its central location on campus, the School overlooks Wellington’s spectacular harbour landscape and dynamic cityscape. There is easy access to the concentration of national research institutes located near the city, as well as libraries, archives and the myriad social and cultural recreation areas of the Science Capital.
I look forward to meeting you and welcoming you personally to the School.
Mike Hannah