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Earth Sciences

Earth Sciences at UNE integrates geology and palaeontology to understand the processes that have shaped our planet. Our geology program examines Earth's physical structure, properties, and dynamic processes, and explores natural resources as we attempt to balance societal needs with environmental stewardship. Palaeontology reveals the history of ancient life preserved in the geological record, drawing on geology, biology, chemistry, and mathematics to reconstruct how life evolved through deep time. Together, these disciplines equip students and researchers to address critical questions about Earth's past, present, and future.

Our Research

Geology

Geology Research Group

Palaeoscience

Together, we cover almost every facet of palaeontology and palaeoanthropology: from microfossils to Ice Age megafauna to dinosaurs, and from giant arthropods to sabretooth cats to Neanderthals...

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The University of New England respects and acknowledges that its people, courses and facilities are built on land, and surrounded by a sense of belonging, both ancient and contemporary, of the world's oldest living culture. In doing so, UNE values and respects Indigenous knowledge systems as a vital part of the knowledge capital of Australia. We recognise the strength, resilience and capacity of the Aboriginal community and pay our respects to the Elders past, present and future.