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. |
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> EVENTS Wednesday 15th September: Seminar: Dr J. Michael Palin September 16th -19th, 2010: Emeritus Professor Jack Mackie 100th Birthday Celebrations | > SEARCH
(new!) > JOB VACANCIES Scientific Officer for one-year fixed term position 2 Lecturer in Geology (Confirmation Path) positions
Earth Deformation, Faults and Earthquakes
Past Life and Past Climates Volcanic Processes, Ancient and Modern Geophysical Imaging on Land and Sea Environmental Geology and Geochemistry
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Geochemistry, Mineralogy and Petrology |
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6 Sept: Find out more about the magnitude 7.0-7.1 "Darfield Earthquake"(Near Christchurch). (updated 8-9-2010: 10:45 am) 2 Sept: Geology Department seeks Scientific Officer for one-year fixed term position 9 Aug: Geology Department seeks two new lecturers 29 July:Scientists plan to drill deep into Alpine Fault 23 July: News about the sudden death of Andrew Grebneff 29 June: Nathalie Lefebvre has been awarded the Eloise Gerry Fellowship, from the Graduate Women in Science for her study of eruptive processes at maar-diatreme volcanoes in Arizona, USA. 16 June: Carolyn Gorny has been awarded a Postgraduate Research Grant by the International Association of Sedimentologists for her study of subglacial volcaniclastic deposits in Iceland. 2 June: 2010 Wollaston Medal of the Geological Society of London awarded to Prof. Rick Sibson 2 June: Midland Valley announces the 2010 Student Structural Prize competition is now open for entries (Closing date:12th December). Find out more at http://www.mve.com/Academic/2010-prize.html 28 May: New "home" of the Geology Department's seismology and marine geology groups 21 May: Short course by Prof Robert Bodnar on "Fluids in Magmatic-Hydrothermal Systems |
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Pleistocene dynamics of the interior East Antarctic ice sheet
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