University of Exeter Centre for Geography & Environmental Science

24/07/2026

🎓 As the procession prepares to leave the Ceremony Hall to form the Guard of Honour for our new graduates, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to the CGES .

Wherever your next adventure takes you, we wish you every success and happiness! Keep in touch with us and let us know of all your exciting adventures.

🌍 Remember, graduation is not the end of your . You are now a part of our global alumni community.

18/06/2026

🌟 Whether you're a finalist, second-year, or a first-year, we'd like to take a moment to congratulate all of our students who have received their results this week! If you still have assessments to complete in the REF/DEF period, we wish you the very best of luck and we know that YOU'VE GOT THIS!

✨ To our first and second-years: we hope you have time to rest and recharge over the summer period and we can't wait to welcome you back in September for another exciting year of your hashtag !

🎓 To our finalists and new graduands: you have achieved so much over the last three (or four) years and all of us in CGES are incredibly proud of everything that you have accomplished. This is a fantastic achievement and a true testament to all the hard work, resilience, and academic dedication you’ve shown over the past few years. We can't wait to celebrate with you and your guests at Graduation in July! 🥂

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21/05/2026

Coming along to one of our Open Days next week? Read on! 👇

Our Admissions Tutor, Dr Geoff Main, has put together some useful top tips on how to make the most out of your time on campus, including what to do on the day, and sample questions.

💬 "Find out about the course, the campus environment, and the student life. You'll get a lot of information but never be afraid to ask questions - I know it's an age-old adage, but there really is no such thing as a stupid question! Come along to the subject talks (and join us for refreshments afterwards), speak to staff and our students on the subject stand, and wander round our beautiful campus. Take time to yourself as well to get a feel for the place and environment - and definitely make time to visit one of the many beaches in Falmouth!"

🌍 BA/BSc Geography
🌱 BSc Environmental Science
🌊 BSc Oceanography

🚍 UK-based, no-fly fieldtrips at all years

11/05/2026

✨ We can't think of a better way to celebrate the culmination of our students' time with us than with a celebratory sandcastle race on one of our local beaches in Falmouth, but with a twist... a REVERSE sandcastle race, back by popular demand.

🏰 What is the Reverse Sandcastle Race?

🏖️ 3 (or 4) years ago, our students began their CGES journey with the CGES Fresher's Sandcastle Race. At that event, the tide was coming in. As we approach the end of their time with us (😢), at the Reverse Sandcastle Race, the tide is going out.

Students, sign-up now via the form in your e-mail!

📅 Tuesday 26th May.
🕟 The race will start promptly at 16:30.

This event is only available to CGES final year students.

30/04/2026

📢 CGES Finalists! 📢

We have some exciting news! The Reverse Sandcastle Race is RETURNING for the Class of 2026.

🏰 What is the Reverse Sandcastle Race?

3 (or 4) years ago, your CGES journey began with the CGES Fresher's Sandcastle Race. At that event, the tide was coming in. As we approach the end of your time with us (😢), at the Reverse Sandcastle Race, the tide will be going out.

So, grab those buckets and spades and join us on Gyllyngvase Beach for the grand finale...

🏖️ What do I need to do?

Please complete the form in your e-mails from Dr Geoff Main by 11th May.

📅 Please note that we will go with the most popular date.

This event is only available to CGES final year students.

24/04/2026

Last year, one of our Geography students, Carly Wright, explored the possible presence of glacial sediment and possible evidence of the Irish Sea Ice Stream at Porth Mear Cove, on the north coast of our stunning natural laboratory of Cornwall.

🥾 Her study utilised a variety of field techniques including lithostratigraphic logs, radiocarbon dating, and analysing the sediment fabric at the site. Throughout her study she worked closely with, and involved, the local community.

During her data collection, she was featured in a local film considering the history of the site from a geological and social perspective. The film will be launched at a local festival this spring but we have a sneak peek! We won’t give any spoilers of Carly’s findings as you can find out more in the film: 📽️ https://tinyurl.com/2e4a3xbb

💬 Carly Wright: “Completing my dissertation in the Porthcothan area, alongside local expertise was an honour and I loved every second of research and writing! I hope that my study encourages further investigation into lesser studied theories of geomorphological change across Cornwall.”

💬 Dr Katie Orchel, Director of Education and Student Experience: “I’m very proud to see the ground-breaking fieldwork Carly has done to explore the geological history of Cornwall in collaboration with local geologists and with the support of the 14Chrono Centre lab at Queen’s University Belfast.”

💬 Professor James Scourse, Head of Department and Supervisor: “It's fantastic to be able to involve local communities with undergrad projects - Carly's research on the north coast of Cornwall is a great example.”



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