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Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ School of Geosciences

About us The Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ School of Geosciences is the largest and most diverse academic Earth Science institution in Africa, consistently ranking in the top 150 Earth Science departments globally! In many of our fields of study, Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ is the main (and in some cases, sole) centre of study in Africa and South Africa.
Why study at Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ Geosciences Geoscientists help protect the planet by studying it. They perform environmental assessments, locate water, mineral, and energy resources.
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Academic programmes Our graduates are equipped for many careers in diverse fields, and are sought-after in the international mining and minerals industries, research institutes, government and in environmental organisations.
Academic staff We are a diverse and dynamic group of academics and researchers supported by dedicated teams of professional administrative and technical staff.
Research and Teaching Facilities We host a range of cutting-edge petrological, geochemical, hydrological and geophysical equipment for both research and teaching purposes.
BUGEMET Research Chair The BUGEMET Research Chair is a research group dedicated to improved understanding of the geology and metallogeny of the Bushveld Complex; and the impact for discovery, exploration, and economic extraction.
Hands Hugging Earth
Outreach We are passionate about educating our communities about Earth science and its importance for society in southern Africa and globally. Here you’ll find our public-facing museum spaces and various outreach activities.
Geosciences building
Contact us Click here to find the contact details for our Head of School, administrative office, and course coordinators.
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