Geological Sciences
Welcome to Geological Sciences
Geology is an incredibly diverse and multidisciplinary subject. It’s about understanding Planet Earth so that we can benefit human society and sustain the environment that supports us. We have excellent and challenging courses and research programmes which prepare students for a diverse range of career options, such as in geo-exploration, volcanology, hazard management, engineering geology, environmental planning, water resources, science teaching and geoscience research.
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Seminars
Seminars will commence at the start of Term 2 in 2012.
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Hot Topic
Canterbury Master of Science student wins Pukehou Poutu Scholarship
University of Canterbury Master of Science student Heather Bickerton (Geological Sciences and Chemistry) has been awarded the Pukehou Poutu Scholarship for Postgraduate Study in Agriculture or Silviculture.
Handbooks
The 2012 Handbooks are available.
 Undergrad(1.3MB) |
 Postgrad(2.6MB) |
 Postgrad Guide(470kB) |
News
New techniques used to study Port Hills fault (17 May 2012)
Researchers are using techniques never used before in New Zealand to study the history of ancient earthquakes around the Port Hills.
Jump start for great ideas (15 May 2012)
UC staff are being given an opportunity to transform their great ideas into reality.
Student Volunteer Army named Anzac of the Year (20 April 2012)
The Canterbury University Student Volunteer Army, in recognition of its significant contribution to the Christchurch community following the earthquakes of 2010 and 2011, has been awarded the Royal New Zealand RSA's Anzac of the Year Award 2012.