Geosciences

The School of Geosciences uploads all undergraduate Induction materials to MyAberdeen, You will find these materials in MyAberdeen under the Geosciences Information for Undergraduates organisation. Please ensure you read these ahead of starting your studies.

Director of Education
Dr Joshua Wright
joshua.wright@abdn.ac.uk

School Admin Assistant for Geology & Archaeology
Betty Euington
archaeology@abdn.ac.uk
geology@abdn.ac.uk 

School Admin Coordinator for Geography
Megan Lumsden
geography@abdn.ac.uk

Field courses are integral part of our teaching and learning strategy.

Courses may be residential, lasting from a long weekend to two weeks, or they may be one-day courses in an around the Aberdeen area; there are some excellent sites within an hour's drive of Aberdeen.

Field courses may take place during university vacations or during term-time.

The School of Geosciences has also developed an extensive library of online resources which can be used to provide additional field training.

Your first class will be your School induction. This will help you prepare for the year ahead and provide you with useful advice on your programme, as well as School contacts and information on getting the most out of your academic experience. Your School Induction will not be on your timetable. 

PGT Induction

Tuesday 15 September, 2.00pm - 3.00pm, Meston Building, MT1

The School of Geosciences uploads all postgraduate Induction materials and the details of your School induction into MyAberdeen. Please ensure you read these ahead of starting your studies. 

Director of Postgraduate Teaching
Dr Rebecca Crozier
rebecca.crozier@abdn.ac.uk

School Admin Coordinator for PGT
Megan Lumsden
pgt-geosciences@abdn.ac.uk

School Admin Assistant
Neil Yacamini
pgt-geosciences@abdn.ac.uk

Reading lists for individual courses will be available through your MyAberdeen Organisation.

In the meantime, you can brush up your study skills and learn more about the University at our award-winning Toolkit website.

Field courses are integral part of our teaching and learning strategy.

Courses may be residential, lasting from a long weekend to two weeks, or they may be one-day courses in an around the Aberdeen area; there are some excellent geological sites within an hour's drive of Aberdeen.

Field courses may take place during university vacations or during term-time.

The School of Geosciences has also developed an extensive library of online resources which can be used to provide additional field training.