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New tool identifies hotspots of poor quality rented housing ahead of enforcement of new government standard

A new report introduces the Non-Decent Index, which identifies areas with higher quantities of poor condition homes, for use as local authorities roll out the UK Government’s Decent Homes Standard from 2035.
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Stop Food Waste Day 2026

Dr Gregory Cooper, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Institute for Sustainable Food, discusses two current studies looking at overlooked hotspots for food waste in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa.
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Malcolm Tait appointed to committee drafting British Standard on Planning and Biodiversity

Professor Malcolm Tait from the School of Geography and Planning has been appointed to the committee that is redrafting the main document that sets standards for how ecological information is dealt with during planning and development processes.
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Solar Powered Interventions for Resilient and Equitable Food Systems

Dr Gregory Cooper and Dr Martin Watts are involved in this newly announced project aiming to understand how solar powered food loss and waste interventions such as cold storages and dryers can be used by women in rural India.

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International Development masters student blog series - 2025

Each year our MA International Development students have the opportunity to write blog articles exploring key topics from their courses.
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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.
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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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Melanie Lombard and Philipp Horn receive AESOP Excellence in Teaching Award 2025

Congratulations to Melanie Lombard and Philipp Horn who received the Association of European Schools of Planning award for their masters module 'Urban Informality'.

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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.