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.
Aotearoa in 2030. Six lectures, hosted by the Faculty of Science Sustainability Network and presented by local and international experts, delves into the pressing social and environmental challenges New Zealand faces.
According to the 2018 QS World University Rankings by subject, geography at the University of Auckland is ranked 29th in the world. Find out more.
We’re much more than just New Zealand’s top ranked science faculty. We are a diverse collaborative community, full of budding scientists ready to help you discover your passion and what makes you tick.
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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International honour for Professor Le Heron
03 August 2018Professor Richard Le Heron has been awarded an International Geographical Union Lauréat d’honneur by the IGU Commission and is being presented with this award at the IGU-CAG Regional Conference in Quebec, Canada. -
University of Auckland professor announced as new Chief Science Advisor
12 June 2018Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern visits the University of Auckland today to announce Professor Juliet Gerrard will take up the role of Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor. -
Distinguished Scholarship Award
01 June 2018Professor Robin Kearns from the School of Environment has been awarded the Melinda S Meade Distinguished Scholarship Award in Health and Medical Geography. -
Curious kids explore the super STEM Fair at MOTAT
23 April 2018MOTAT was inundated with a gaggle of excited and curious young scientists in early April at the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) Fair
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Our shrinking backyards Event as iCalendar
27 August 2018, 1 - 2pmUsing data from the Dunedin Garden Study, the Natural Neighbourhoods for City Children study, and the Nature Engagement in Older People study, Associate Professor van Heezik (Department of Zoology, University of Otago) will make a case for why we should be concerned about our shrinking backyards.
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Entries open for New Zealand's most illustrious science prize
20 June 2018Entries for the 2018 Prime Minister’s Science Prizes are now open, with New Zealand’s most talented established and emerging scientists, science teachers and science communicators able to apply for awards worth a combined value of $1 million across five categories.
