Welcome to the School of Geography, Planning and Environmental Management

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Unique within Australian higher education, the multidisciplinary structure of the School of Geography, Planning and Environmental Management(GPEM) at the University of Queensland combines teaching and research coupling natural and built environments. With an integrated, interdisciplinary approach, GPEM helps educate tomorrow’s leaders facing important environmental issues such as climate change, urbanisation and sustainable development. With a focus on sustainability and collaboration through a balanced mix of hard science, social science and policy planning, GPEM offers programs for undergraduate, post-graduate coursework and research higher degree students. Our flexible programs, led by world-class academics, offer hands-on student fieldwork and access to excellent facilities and resources. To learn more about us: investigate our research profile and research centres, and stay up-to-date with GPEM’s newsletter, and explore UQ.

Our Mission
 
To understand the processes, structures, and interfaces of natural and human systems and to use this knowledge to create and inform the next generation of knowledge leaders and to help shape policy, planning and management to enhance sustainability
 
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What our students are saying they like about GPEM and UQ:
 
“Expert lecturers who eagerly share knowledge and experience”
 
“Prestige, quality of education, university ranking, the program and professors, the environment of Brisbane, the facilities....”
 
“The courses are very interesting: able to adapt any course to individual interest, e.g. marine”
 
“UQ has a good campus and facilities and provides opportunities at a leading Australian institution”
 
“GPEM is a nice and cordial place. Faculty and staff are very helpful.”

 

Last updated: Dec 19, 2012

Welcome to the School of Geography, Planning and Environmental Management section

Equipment and Facilities

The School of Geography, Planning and Environmental Management is well resourced with a wide range of modern, well maintained field, lab and safety equipment.  Much of this equipment can be borrowed or used free of charge by our resea...

Expressions of interest for teaching assistance

We are looking for research students and industry representatives who are interested in assisting in our teaching programs for semester 1, 2012. Applicants...

International Students

Information for International Students.

Vacancies at GPEM

Staff vacancies within the School of Geography, Planning and Environmental Management. The School of Geography, Planning and Environmental Management at the University of Queensland has a range of interesting PhD topics available

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