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Welcome to the Section of Earth and Environmental Sciences

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Our mission is to document and understand the geological and environmental functioning of our planet, to monitor and predict its evolution, and to inform society about its natural and energy resources, as well as the risks and impacts associated with natural and man-made phenomena. With "Earth System Science" at the heart of our research and educational programs, we train teachers, researchers and professionals capable of transmitting a vision that integrates sustainable human activity and respect for our planet. Our founding values are scientific excellence, innovation and service.

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ÌýThe Section of Earth and Environmental Sciences of the AV¶ÌÊÓƵ encompasses a rich diversity of scientific expertise in a number of fields. These range from processes in the deep Earth (tectonics, volcanism, continent formation, ore deposits) to the land surface, the hydrosphere, and the evolution of life, both in the geological past and in the present, as well as at the interface between geo-environments and human society. Faculty members, post-doctoral, doctoral and master students build a lively international and dynamic teaching and research community, hosted by theÌýDepartment of Earth Sciences (DESTE)Ìýand theÌý, which focuses on environmental research.

Teaching and research activities benefit from a network of partnerships in and outside of the AV¶ÌÊÓƵ, and along the Léman Geneva, including the interfacultyÌýand theÌý, in partnership with theÌý. Our teaching includes aÌýBachelor in Earth and Environmental Sciences, aÌýMaster degree in GeologyÌý(in the framework of the ELSTE), aÌý, in the framework of the ISE), and aÌýÌý(in co-operation with the Biology section of the Faculty of Science). Those interested in combining skills can follow theÌýbi-disciplinary MasterÌýthat opens a pathway to teach at the secondary school level. We also offer specialized certificates inÌý, andÌý(in co-operation with the Department of Geography and Environment).

We are proud of our scientific activity in a wide field of basic and applied research, which is supported by generous competitive funding from national and international sources. Our research activities benefit from direct access to state-of-the-art analytical facilities at both the Universities of Geneva and Lausanne, which offer excellent conditions for our research and education programs. We believe that the high level of our academic educational program opens a wealth of professional opportunities in industry, government and academia, to our students.

Being a part of aÌýÌýthat is known for its scientific excellence, one of our main aims is to transmit a passion for science to motivated young people, especially in those disciplines that have societal relevance such as natural resources, climate change, geological hazards, and energy. This is achieved by competent teaching and research together with numerousÌýoutreachÌýactivities.

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