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Research spotlight: Jugaad infrastructure - improvisational infrastructures in everyday life

Dr Ankit Kumar's latest paper is featured in the Royal Geographical Society's monthly research spotlight.

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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.
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Autocrats and cities: how capitals have become a battleground for protest and control

Even where anti-authoritarian protests have proved futile time and again, urban populations rarely remain quiet. Tom Goodfellow explores how protests and authorities interact in the fastest-urbanising regions of the world.

Published by The Conversation
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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.
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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.

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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.