University of Southampton - Geography and Environment

The School of Geography is a rapidly-expanding School within the University of Southampton and one which enjoys a national and international reputation for the quality of its research and its undergraduate teaching. The School currently consists of 32 academic staff (Professor Nigel Arnell is Head of School) supported by 12 Administrative and Clerical Staff, 2 Technicians and 2 Computing Officers. Professor Mike Clark is Director of the GeoData Institute which employs 16 research scientists. The Cartographic Unit is staffed by 7 cartographers led by Tim Aspden. Administratively, the School lies within the Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics, and the School has close links with Civil Engineering and the Environment and SOES. Students are admitted to Geography to read for either B.Sc. or B.A. degrees. Geography is also a major participant in the Board of Environmental Sciences. Human geographers within the School also have strong links with the School of Social Sciences.