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Deforestation in Borneo
"Deforestation in Borneo" by IndoMet in the Heart of Borneo is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

International Development masters student blog series - 2025

Each year our International Development students have the opportunity to write blog articles exploring key topics from their courses.
A lake with icy mountains behind it

Sheffield geographer presents UNESCO policy summary for action to save our frozen planet

A Sheffield 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.
Composite image showing the houses of parliament for the launch event of the APPG on play

‘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.
Huge open cast mining excavator, digging for ore

2024 masters student blog series: recap

Each year we invite some of our International Development students to write blog articles exploring key topics from their courses. Here's a roundup of all those articles in one place.
Marion Wiles smiling to the camera next to her dog.

The power of a life well lived: The story of Marion Wiles’ life and the legacy she left

Marion is remembered as a kind, thoughtful and giving friend whose fierce independence took her around the world, and touched so many lives.
Josh Hurdiss

Environmental Science student wins Global Undergraduate Award for Earth and Environmental Sciences

BSc Environmental Science student Josh Hurdiss has recently been awarded the Global Undergraduate Award for Earth and Environmental Sciences.