Who We Are
Geography is the geospatial science that explores the relationship between human and biophysical systems and deals with some of the most critical issues of our time such as environmental hazards, climate change, sustainability of resource management systems, international development, and community and urban planning. Understanding the concept of place, including how and why places differ from each other, is a central concern. Students who have social and economic interests can enter into careers in international development, urban and regional planning, geographic information systems, and environmental consultancy. Students who combine the study of socioeconomic factors and the biophysical world can work in resource management, conservation, environmental assessment, and watershed and coastal planning.
Recent News
- Comparing Reflectivity from Space-Based and Ground-Based Radars During Detection of Rainbands in Two Tropical Cyclones
March 10, 2025
With varying tangential winds and combinations of stratiform and convective clouds, tropical cyclones (TCs) can be difficult to accurately portray ... - Transforming abandoned mines into solar farms
March 5, 2025
The demand for renewable energy is becoming increasingly apparent, but a significant challenge lies in the limited availability of land. ... - A big data approach to modelling urban population density functions
March 3, 2025
Urban studies have a long tradition of examining the regularity of urban structure by modelling urban population density functions and ... - New OECD award to study Jihadism expansion in West Africa
February 28, 2025
Associate Professor Olivier Walther received an OECD grant for a project that will explore the diffusion of Jihadist groups from ... - Evening of Excellence with Dr. Tim Fik on March 6th
February 26, 2025
The Department of Geography will celebrate Dr. Tim Fik‘s retirement at the Evening of Excellence on March 6th. Join us ...