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Dr. Burns Cheadle is the new Bill Bell Chair of Petroleum Geology

The Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Western Ontario is very pleased to announce that Dr. Burns Cheadle has accepted an offer to join the Department of Earth Sciences at Western on September 1st, 2009, as the Bill Bell Chair of Petroleum Geology. Dr. Cheadle brings with him the experience of a 23 year career in the oil and gas industry and a passion for mentorship that will enrich and enhance our Departmental commitment to resource geology. More Info...

The Robert W. Hodder Chair in Economic Geology at The University of Western Ontario

The Department of Earth Sciences is pleased to announce a search for a candidate for a Chair in Economic Geology. The starting date for the appointment will be January 1st, 2010, or thereafter and the appointment will be made at the rank of associate (probationary or tenure) or full professor (with tenure), commensurate with qualifications and experience. More Info...

NEW - Accelerated Masters in Geology or Geophysics

The Department of Earth Sciences is pleased to announce two new accelerated course-based streams within the current M.Sc. Geophysics and M.Sc. Geology programs. The new program streams are motivated by the rapidly growing demand in industry for highly trained applied geophysicists and geologists. More Info...

Initiative To Enhance Economic and Energy Resource Geology

The University of Western Ontario recognizes that the Economic and Energy resource geology are two industry sectors that drive economic prosperity. We are committed to ensuring these sectors thrive and continue to prosper in the future. More Info...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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