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The cover of the book 'City of Desire' by Tanzil Shafique

City of Desire: An Urban Biography of the Largest Informal Settlement in Bangladesh

Architecture and Landscape Lecturer Dr Tanzil Shafique has published a new book, using short stories to illustrate everyday life in Karail, Bangladesh.
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New research seeks to evaluate and enhance nature recovery policies

An interdisciplinary team of scientists has been awarded £780,000 from the Economic and Social Research Council for a pioneering project analysing Nature Recovery Planning.
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University of Sheffield ranked among the best in Guardian University Guide 2025

The University of Sheffield has been ranked among the top in the UK and and in the top ten for Architecture within The Guardian University Guide 2025.