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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Major new investment in University of Auckland Science
13 September 2017A handheld skin cancer diagnostic device and a project to explore how underwater sound can influence beer fermentation are just two of eight University of Auckland Faculty of Science research projects to be awarded funding from this year’s Endeavour Fund. -
Take 10 with... Dr Murray Ford
25 August 2017Dr Murray Ford from the School of Environment gives us 10 minutes of his time to discuss his research on coastal landforms and how they respond to storms and sea level rise. -
Life in the big city – free public lecture series
22 August 2017Do cyclists breathe easier on one side of a cycleway barrier than another? How much difference do trees really make to air quality? What happens when we bury natural streams beneath concrete and asphalt? How hard is it for native species to survive in cities?
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Funded PhD position in Modelling Ecosystem Change
15 August 2017A PhD position in Modelling Ecosystem Change is available in the School of Environment at the University of Auckland.
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In Praise of Water: 3 short pieces from scientists and theologians Event as iCalendar
16 August 2017, 6 - 7:30pmThe second in the Maclaurin Winter Lectures, presented by Associate Professor Jennifer Salmond, Dr Nicola Hoggard, and Reverend Dr Carolyn Kelly. -
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.
