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The politics of the hyper-polluting private transport used by the world’s super-rich is hotting up

While millions of people make the effort to sort their recycling and make greener choices, the world’s wealthiest can emit huge amounts of carbon on a single trip. Rowland Atkinson writes for The Conversation.

Published by The Conversation
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Sheffield researchers help national charity Play England secure £18m in the chancellor's budget for England's play areas

Researchers from the Faculty of Social Sciences have helped national charity Play England secure £18m in the chancellor's budget to improve and update children’s play areas.
Laguna Glacier, Bolivia

University of Sheffield researchers contribute to global UNESCO report warning of unprecedented glacier loss

Researchers from the School of Geography and Planning have contributed to a major new international publication which highlights the accelerating decline of glaciers and ice sheets and their consequences for people and the planet.
Jason Slade receiving the Patsy Healey Award from Helen Fadipe

Prestigious planning accolades awarded to University academics

Dr Jason Slade and Professor Malcolm Tait have been awarded the 2025 Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Patsy Healey Award for Academic Excellence.
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Geography at Sheffield recognised for advancement of gender equality

We are very proud to announce that we have been awarded the Athena Swan Bronze Award for commitment to the advancement of gender equality within the Department of Geography at the University of Sheffield.
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International recognition for MPlan Urban Studies and Planning

The Department of Urban Studies and Planning is delighted to have received accreditation from the Institute of Town Planners, India, for our MPlan undergraduate degree.

Jeremy Ely Lewis Penny award

Dr Jeremy Ely wins research award

The Lewis Penny Medal 2024 was awarded by the QRA to Dr Ely for his significant contribution of Quaternary research.

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The housing crisis is a result of failing housing policy, experts say

A call for a new integrated government housing strategy to address the housing crisis is the centre of a new report from the London School of Economics and commissioned by the Family Building Society.
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New research reveals challenges posed by austerity, Brexit and COVID-19 for international town-twinning partnerships

Research by USP Academic Dr Tosh Warwick has shed new light on transnational town-twinning history and the challenges posed by Brexit, the pandemic and austerity.