Welcome to McGill Geography
Geography is the study of physical environments and human habitats. It deals with people and places. It covers issues such as global warming and climate change, food and water resources, management of ecosystems, human health, regional economic disparities, urban infrastructure, native land claims and permafrost problems. Both a physical and a social science, it provides a unique opportunity to obtain a broad exposure to modes of analyzing the many environmental and situational problems of contemporary society. Our department is based in the Faculty of Science and offers degrees at the Bachelors (B.A., B.Sc, & B.A.Sc.), Masters (M.A. & M.Sc), and Ph.D. levels.
Activities and Announcements
GIS Day Event on November 14th
This year, GIS Day @ McGill will take place on Wednesday, November 14th starting at 1pm in the Geographic Information Center. More information on the event on the GIC website.
Posted November 3,2018
Prof Natalie Oswin wrote commentary in the journal Antipode
The Journal Antipode posted commentary by Prof. Natalie Oswin titled Intervention – “Christine Blasey Ford and Geographies of Aggression and Repair”.
Posted October 10,2018
Teaching Assistantship Positions Available for Winter 2019
Teaching Assistantship positions are available for the Winter 2019 term. Please click on the link above to get more information. Deadline to submit is November 13, 2018. Please fill out the application form here.
Posted October 12, 2018
Trottier Institute for Science and Public Policy Symposium 2018
Managing resources sustainably: Where science, public policy and industry can meet. The symposium is open to all members of the McGill community and the general public alike. Admission is free and there is no registration required.
Posted November 8, 2018
Peter Adams Obituary
Former Department of Geography, PhD graduate, Peter Adams died on September 28, 2018. Peter came to McGill University from England in 1959 and was part of the Axel Heiberg Expedition lead by Professor Fritz Muller. Peter also was instrumental in the McGill Subarctic Research Station in Schefferville, Quebec, in its early years. After graduating he became the founding Chair of the Department of Geography at Trent University. Peter had an extraordinary life. He touched many people.
Posted October 10, 2018
Dept Statement on Appropriate Relationships among Faculty, Staff and Students
Recent events at different Canadian universities have brought the issue of sexual harassment and violence front and center in the public domain. In response to those events, the Department of Geography has approved a Statement on Appropriate Relationships among Faculty, Staff, and Students, which is linked on our People page under Equity Committee.
