News | Department of Geography and Planning

Robert GIlbert PDF Application Due March 1

Robert Gilbert Post-Doctoral Fellowship

Mar 01, 2025

GPPL invites applications from excellent junior scholars conducting research in Earth System Science (the traditional disciplines of Physical Geography, or environmental research, or the impact of human activity on he Earth System) to apply for the Robert Gilbert PD Fellowship.

Interested in pursuing graduate work in geography or planning?

Nov 20, 2024

Interested in grad studies? Join the webinar led by GPPL faculty on November 26th at 1:30 PM.

Rachel Barber and Caley Savage awarded Ontario Professional Planners Institute PlanON Awards

Oct 18, 2024

Congratulations to Rachel Barber (PhD) received the PlanON Innovative Research Award and to Caley Savage for being awarded the Gerald Carrothers Scholarship.

Dr. Christopher Omelon awarded the John G. Freeman Excellence Award

Oct 17, 2024

Dr. Chris Omelon received the prestigious 2023/24 Society of Graduate and Professional Students John G. Freeman Excellence Award!

Dr. Maxwell Hartt awarded the Early Career Mentor Award from The Education University of Hong Kong

Oct 17, 2024

Dr. Maxwell Hartt is the recipient of the Early Career Mentor Award from The Education University of Hong Kong. The award recognizes Dr. Hartt’s outstanding commitment to supporting emerging scholars.

Dr. George Lovell receives an Award of Public Recognition

Sep 24, 2024

Congratulations to Dr. George Lovell who was honoured with an Award of Public Recognition for his research, teaching, and publications on the history of Central America.

Department of Geography and Planning Seminar Series

Sep 20, 2024

Join us to reflect on the current place of GenAI in higher education. Reception to follow at the Union Gallery, where the third annual Indigenous Art Exhibition is being hosted.