School of Environment
Welcome to the School of Environment
The School of Environment is the place to study and research in Geography, Earth Sciences (Geology), Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Geophysics and Geographical Information Science.
Our research and teaching addresses the earth surface and subsurface, climate, social, economic and cultural processes that shape our world. Learn more by visiting Our school.
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In memoriam: Dr Chris de Freitas, former Deputy Dean of Science (1948-2017)
11 July 2017Dr Christopher Rhodes de Freitas (1948 to 2017) has passed away in Auckland, New Zealand on 5 July 2017, following a two-year struggle with cancer. -
Joint appointment with NIWA
16 June 2017Associate Professor Geoffroy Lamarche has begun a joint appointment with NIWA and the School of Environment. -
Royal surprise for emerging researcher
12 June 2017The Royal Geographical Society in London has recognised a University of Auckland PhD student as a leading new researcher in the field of geography.
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How hot? How Deep? Solving for the Geotherm in Melting Regions Under Continents Event as iCalendar
28 July 2017, 4 - 5pmHow hot is the magma under the continents? This talk by Professor Terry Plank takes seismic tomography and petrology and examines the geotherm beneath the Basin and Range of the Western USA. Book time with Professor Plank on 28 July. -
Volatiles and Volcanic Vigour Event as iCalendar
27 July 2017, 4 - 5pmThis talk by visiting Academic, Professor Terry Plank, examines both the volatile content and the speed of magma ascent immediately prior to eruption. Book time with Professor Plank on 28 July.
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PhD position in Freshwater Evolutionary Ecology
01 March 2017A PhD position in freshwater evolutionary ecology is available in the School of Environment at the University of Auckland.
