Vision

  • Be an nationally recognised department for excellence in research and education in the field of Geosciences.
  • To produce well-trained professional geoscientists to contribute for achieving the sustainable development Goals (SDGs).

Mission

  • To conduct interdisciplinary, innovative, technologically advanced research that is widely translated and communicated for the benefit of society.
  • To build the intellectual and human resources capacity through teaching, community service and research in geosciences.
  • Prepare the next generation of geoscientists to conduct research, to find and develop natural resources, and to measure and respond to environmental change.
  • To create awareness about the importance of Earth science study, natural resources and hazards among the general public, students and scientific communities.