Welcome to the Department of Geology
The dynamic geology of the South Island of New Zealand is regarded with fascination by earth scientists the world over.
Teaching and Research carried out by staff and students in the Geology Department at the University of Otago in Dunedin emphasises process-related research tied to the fast tempo of 'active' earth science in the South Island, and to the evolution of our unique New Zealand biota.
Upcoming Events (all events)
GEOL344: Advanced Field Studies - Pounawea
Thursday 9th - Sunday 12th February
GEOL344: Advanced Field Studies - Swinburn
Sunday 12th -Monday 20th February
GEOL252: Introduction to field mapping - Maerewhenua
Tuesday 21st - Sunday 26th February
400 Level course meeting
Tuesday 28th February at 9:00am: Quad 6, Geology Building
Latest News (all news)
1 Feb: 'Trip of a lifetime' to the Antarctic (ODT article)
17 Jan 2012: City urged against complacency over quakes (ODT article)
17 Jan 2012: Quake talk at 'Hands-on-Science' (ODT article)
17 Jan 2012: Field trip students get down and dirty in St Kilda (ODT article)
Deep Fault Drilling Project > DFDP-1 (updated 28 Jan 2011)
