At the end of November 2015 I participated to a 10-days field-work in Tasmania with the research group led by Dr. Michael Fletcher from the department of Geography of the University of Melbourne. The aim of this field-work was to […]

Lately I’ve been asked a lot by students how they make and maintain relationships. Not just intimate ones but friendships, family, roommates, and their peers in classes. When I stopped to think about it this a question that comes up […]

Dr Paul Hodge, A/Prof Sarah Wright and Emma Dawes from the Discipline of Geography & Environmental Studies, School of Environmental & Life Sciences break new ground in online scholarly collaborations and networking in the field of Development Studies.   One of […]

Academic staff from the Discipline of Geography and Environmental Studies, associated with UON’s Centre for Urban and Regional Studies, provide advice and input to regional Planning.   Representatives from CURS, the Department of Planning and Environment and the Planning Institute […]

On the weekend I had the pleasure to attend for a short period of time the Back to Study preparation day held for students who are returning to study after a break. When reflecting on the first time I attended […]

It’s that time of year again when we prepare to start semester 1. For all those who have just accepted an offer and will start their studies this year, welcome. For those who will be continuing welcome back. I thought […]

Dr Meg Sherval from the School of Environment and Life Sciences has been awarded the 2016 Visiting Academic Women’s Fellowship to St Mary’s College at Durham University. She is only the 4th recipient of this highly competitive award since it […]

There are still a few positions available to go on the GEOS3220 field trip from the 14th-19th of February. If you are interested in going please email Hannah Power asap to enrol.