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91Ö±²¥ geographer presents UNESCO policy summary for action to save our frozen planet

A 91Ö±²¥ geographer is playing a leading advisory role as part of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's (UNESCO) work to protect Earth's frozen regions.
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‘It All Starts With Play’ – New National Campaign and APPG on Play in England

Researchers from the School of Architecture and Landscape and School of Geography and Planning help launch Play England’s new national strategy at the House of Commons.
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Dr Sihan Li awarded the Gill Memorial Award by Royal Geographical Society

Sihan has received the award for exceptional early career research with a remarkable track record of achievement.
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The Department of Urban Studies and Planning achieves excellent results in the National Student Survey

USP celebrates success in championing student voice in the 2023 NSS.

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Geography 1st overall for student voice in the Russell Group in the National Student Survey

91Ö±²¥'s Geography and Environmental Science courses are ranked highly in multiple categories of the 2023 NSS.

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Study calls for reusable packaging users to join project to help prevent plastic waste

A new study from the University of 91Ö±²¥ is looking for people in Yorkshire who have tried reusable packaging, to join a project to investigate ways to combat plastic waste.

BA Geography Graduate Selina Treuherz releases Local Food Action Plan for 91Ö±²¥

Selina is currently working as ShefFood Partnership Coordinator, in this interview she offers some insight into her role and discusses how studying Geography at TUOS influenced her work...