Meet our undergraduate students

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Landscape Architecture students showcase their skills to employers through social media

Christabel Nzekwe-Excel BSc Landscape Architecture student

BSc Landscape Architecture student, Christabel Nzekwe-Excel, has maximized her time at the University of Sheffield by showcasing her skills to potential employers through social media. Here, she shares some of the ways students are taking advantage of opportunities during their Landscape studies to boost their social media visibility.

We try and have something to suit everyone, so hopefully people feel welcome and able to get involved

Ella Marsh Landscape Architecture MLA

MLA Landscape Architecture student Ella Marsh is the 2022-23 President of student society Landmark. We caught up with her about Landmark’s packed series of events and socials in Semester 1.

Landscape Architecture student Elise Strommegjerde Aure

I had a unique insight into industry and developed my plant knowledge

Elise Strommegjerde Aure Landscape Architecture MLA

A Workplace Insights bursary saw Elise researching bee-friendly plants, at a friendly and environmentally focussed practice

Alex Clarke exhibiting at RHS Chatsworth

The course combined my enthusiasm for nature, with a desire to shape the world around me

Alex Clarke Landscape Architecture BSc, MLA

Alex quickly realised how Landscape Architecture combined his creative and academic knowledge as well as providing the opportunity to build a fantastic community of people around him.

It was the ethos of Sheffield School of Architecture which really drew me to study here.

Rosie Bannerman Architecture BA

Second Year BA Architecture student Rosie Bannerman talks about her experiences at the School of Architecture and Landscape.

Holly, an undergraduate student in the Sheffield School of Architecture

I love Sheffield's creative approach to architecture

Holly Barber Architecture BA

First year BA Architecture student Holly talks about the design process and walks through one of her design projects.

Second year undergraduate Laurie Pugh (centre) with Head Gardener Mark Dixon (left)

My experience was unique, rewarding and fun. I am so glad I pushed myself to do it.

Laurie Pugh Landscape Architecture BA

Three weeks volunteering at Sullington Old Rectory immersed Laurie in the experiences of a working gardener and helped her to appreciate the time and persistence it takes to plant the beds she is learning to design.

I'm learning skills to help make a difference

William McKinney Architecture BA

BA Architecture student William has aspirations of working in an architecture practice that makes a difference, here he shares how his course is preparing him with real, applicable skills.

BA Architecture and Landscape student Katherine Langley

Hands-on experience has given me a greater understanding of the processes that go on beyond design.

Katherine Langley Architecture and Landscape BA

A month at Sussex Prairie Gardens, where no two days were the same, helped to improve Katherine’s plant knowledge.

Getting your hands dirty is the best way to learn

Poppy King Architecture and Landscape BA

Poppy completed a three-week placement at Sussex Prairie Garden – Britain’s largest naturalistic garden – in the summer between her second and third year.

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