About The Institute of Environmental Studies

The Institute of Environmental Studies (IES) was established in 1992 to support and to help coordinate environmental activities at the University of New South Wales (UNSW).

Since our inception, general interest in environmental studies has increased notably, as has its relevance in the public and private sectors. Concurrently the IES has developed into a multi-faceted institution with a reputation for excellence in research, strong student relationships and high quality learning outcomes.

The IES aims to provide students with world-class innovative research opportunities, excellent transdisciplinary teaching in environmental studies and expert environmental services.

What We Do

The Institute of Environmental Studies:

• co-ordinates five post graduate programs in Environmental Management:

Graduate Certificate
Graduate Diploma
Master of Environmental Management (MEM)
Research Masters
PhD in Environmental Policy and Management

• conducts research through its staff, students, project partners and internal research body The Blue Mountains World Heritage Institute (BMWHI)
  
  
• contributes to heightening general awareness of environmental issues through the regular organisation of events such as seminars, lectures and fora


• runs the Environmental Network (EN), an online portal system facilitating the exchange of information and ideas in the areas of research, teaching, international development and community service


• maintains a database of UNSW academics with environmental interests


• maintains a list of important links to environmental websites for students

Where We Are

The Institute of Environmental Studies is located in the Vallentine Annexe, which is building H22 on the UNSW Kensington Campus map (see below)

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"We shall require a substantially new manner of thinking if mankind is to survive"
Albert Einstein