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Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics

Gain a holistic understanding of our world and how it works, from our cities and societies to the environment and Earth systems. Discover geography, environment and geomatics and the benefits we offer!

Understand our world!

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Our programs provide you with a holistic and multi-faceted understanding of our world, and the issues our environment, people and planet face today. You’ll come out of our programs with the knowledge and hands-on skills that will make you highly employable.

We ensure you have the most useful learning experience through classes that provided computer-based geographical analysis skills and fieldwork experience in addition to conventional lectures. Learn to use technologies such as cartography and geomatics to solve geographical questions, and gain unforgettable field experience in Ottawa's backyard, Canada’s north and around the globe.

We also provide several options to enhance your learning experience such as the CO-OP program, where you get four paid internships and come out of your degree with real work experience, making you much more employable and giving you a big head start on your career.

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Our programs

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Undergraduate programs

Programs in Geography, Environmental Studies or Geomatics open doors to a multitude of careers and graduate studies options. Explore the career opportunities that are as diverse as the nature of our programs, or build on your knowledge and conduct research through graduate studies.

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Graduate programs

In the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics, we contribute to the body of knowledge in our diverse fields through high-quality teaching and excellence in research. We prepare specialized teachers and researchers to meet the demands of various public, private and community agencies.

Phipps-Langlois Geography Seminar Series

An Invitation!

Come discover fascinating topics in geography and the environment, meet researchers and professionals, and take advantage of this opportunity to connect and network.

Simard Hall, Room SMD125
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on the dates indicated below
Free refreshments and snacks
Open to everyone!

September 24th  
Dr. Joshua Steckley, Banting Postdoctoral Fellow, Carleton University: “Nightcrawler Commodities: Rethinking Capital–Nature Relations through the Underground Bait Worm Network”. (In English) 

October 8th 
Dr. Matthew Kurtz, Teaching professor and consultant, Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics, University of Ottawa: “Comparisons of Economic Development in 20th Century Arctic North America”. (In English) 

October 22nd
Dr. Benoit Faucher, Research Scientist, Geological Survey of Canada, Natural Resources Canada: “Can aquifers beneath rivers provide year-round drinking water in continuous permafrost regions? A case study from Salluit, Nunavik, Canada”. (In English)

November 5th
John McDonnell, Executive Director, Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society Ottawa Valley (CPAWS-OV): “Protecting 30% of lands and waters by 2030”.  (Bilingual / bilingue)

November 19th
Dr. Jessica Serbu, Postdoctoral Fellow (NSERC), Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Ottawa: “Meltwater Matters: How Glacier Meltwater Shapes Rivers and Lakes”. (In English)

December 3rd 
Connor Rettinger, PhD Student, Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics, University of Ottawa: “Assessing Comprehensive Risks and Adaptation Strategies for Maritime Shipping Risks in Arctic Canada”. (In English)

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Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics

Simard Hall, room 047
60 University
Ottawa ON Canada K1N 6N5
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Tel.: 613-562-5725
[email protected]

Office Hours

Monday to Friday
From 8:45 a.m. to 12 p.m.
From 1 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(June to August: closed at 4:00 p.m.)

Academic Office

Undergraduate studies
Simard Hall, room 128
How to reach us
[email protected] 

Graduate studies 
Simard Hall, 4th floor, room 416
613 562-5800 ext. 5439
[email protected]