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)
Mission control we have a problem: New Zealand and fossil fuel use
Wednesday, 23rd May 2012 at 1:00pm - Benson Common Room Gn9, Ground Floor Geology Building
Curry me away: A gastronomic, socioeconomic, and (sometimes) academic trip through Thailand & India
Friday 25th May 2012 at 5:00pm - Benson Common Room Gn9, Ground Floor Geology Building
Latest News (all news)
Japan Trench Fast Drilling Project (JFAST) (updated 2 May 2012)
1 Mar: Kairuku - a new "giant" Late Oligocene Penguin from New Zealand
- Kairuku - a new "giant" penguin on our research pages
- For complimentary access to the full article visit:http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/ujvp20
- News release for the public on Kairuku the "giant" penguin from the University of Otago
- News release for the public on Kairuku the "giant" penguin from Society of Vertebrate Paleontology
22 Feb: Lessons learned from the Christchurch Earthquakes (a vodcast from Channel 9 News Dunedin, featuring Dr Virginia Toy)
Deep Fault Drilling Project > DFDP-1 (updated 28 Jan 2011)
