Tallinn University of Technology

Department of Geology

About the Department

The Department of Geology is the centre of expertise in geology, mineral resources, and mining at TalTech. Our researchers focus on bedrock geology, paleoenvironments, mineral resources, mining engineering and circular economy. We are responsible for study programmes on Earth systems and georesources, host various labs and the largest geocollections in Estonia.

Research groups

Our researchers are involved in palaeoclimate and environmental research, mineral resources, geochemistry, palaeontology, marine geology, hydrogeology and other geosciences.

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Studies

The Department of Geology is responsible for bachelor's and master's degree programmes in mineral resources (in Estonian, for now), the aim of which is to train geologists and mining engineers. Doctoral studies in geology and geotechnology are part of the curriculum of physical sciences.

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Geoseminars

Weekly Department seminars are free to attend, either on-site or on-line.

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Our laboratories

The Department's modern laboratories support research and teaching and are able to provide various services also outside the university.

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Our Projects

The Department participates in a number of local and international research projects.

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04.11.2024

Uncovering Past Climates with Chironomidae: Nature's Thermometers

Researchers from Tallinn University of Technology's Department of Geology, Quaternary Geology Research Group, have published an innovativ...

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