Earth and Environment research

Since 2003 our atmospheric research has provided a new approach for assessing wind in complex terrain which affects the energy predictions and wind farm simulations that precede site development. Learn about our atmospheric modelling for the wind energy sector.

Examining our environment and climate change over time is fundamental to our understanding of how our planet works and how life evolved. Find out about our climate and environment research.

UC's Disaster Risk and Resilience (DRR) Group is at the forefront of disaster resilience research and implementation in Aotearoa | New Zealand and internationally. Our researchers represent an array of disciplines and are united by their passion for hazards and innovative research. Learn more about our disaster risk and resilience research.

Our research work in earth atmosphere processes concentrates on the atmosphere, coast, snow, and ice. We focus on local and regional wind systems, air pollution, and boundary layer research. Learn more about our research.

UC's Geothermal Resource Research group focuses on gaining insights into the characteristics of geothermal reservoirs, surface expression of geothermal features, exploring new geothermal fields or areas of production, and geothermal power generation. Learn more about our research on energy and resources.

The Engineering Geology postgraduate teaching and research programme is multidisciplinary. Many projects involve aspects of rock and soil mechanics, hydrogeology, site investigation, geomorphology, natural hazards, natural resource extraction, and environmental studies. Learn more about UC's Engineering Geology research.

With floods, earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, and tsunami, New Zealand is one of the most dynamic and dangerous countries on earth. This makes it an ideal location to investigate the science behind geological events. Find out about our Geohazards and Tectonics research.

Our Geoscience Education and Communication research focuses on better ways to teach, learn, and communicate Earth Science information. We also develop new, innovative classroom activities, and resources to enhance teaching geoscience in New Zealand schools. Learn more about our research.

Our field of Geospatial Data Science develops methodologies to collect, evaluate, model and visualise location-based data and spatial interactions. These techniques are then used by geography, earth sciences, environmental, social, computer and information sciences, remote sensing and imagery sciences, and statistical fields.

Our Health and Well-being research focuses on how our social and physical environments interact to influence personal health outcomes and behaviours. Learn more.

Our Human Geography research focuses on continuing interest in international and community development, environmental management, future studies, geopolitics, health and well-being, spatial data science, regional development, regional analytics, tourism, transport, urban studies, sustainable urban development, and more. Check it out.