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Emeli Hanson

MA International Development student wins prestigious Development Studies Association dissertation prize

We are delighted to announce that Emeli Hanson’s dissertation was awarded the annual Development Studies Association (DSA) prize for best dissertation in the field of international development, development studies and development economics.
A photograph of the Suyuparina Mountain Glacier, in Peru.
Suyuparina Glacier, Peru

Shrinking Andean glaciers threaten water supply of 90 million people, global policy makers warned

Scientists from the University of Sheffield will warn policymakers that the shrinking glaciers of the Andes threaten the water supply of 90 million people on the South American continent at the first-ever World Day for Glaciers hosted by UNESCO.
A chart showing the core samples used in the research.
Source: Deltares, Utrecht University, TNO Netherlands Geological Service, Delft University of Technology, the Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ), University of Leeds, University of Sheffield, University of Amsterdam, LIAG and BGR.

New data on historic sea level rise will help scientists see into the future of global warming

New research on historical sea-level rise will give scientists new knowledge into how global warming will affect the earth’s rapidly melting ice sheets.
Prof Hugh Ellis speaking into a microphone

Hugh Ellis appointed as Visiting Professor

We're very pleased to announce that Hugh Ellis, Director of Policy at the Town and Country Planning Association, has been appointed as Visiting Professor in the School of Geography and Planning.
Hanae title blog picture

"It has all been a wonderful learning experience and I’m so grateful that I was able to visit Dhaka"

MA Urban Design and Planning student Hanae Soma reflects on her time doing dissertation fieldwork in Bangladesh...
ID blog series 2023

Masters student blog series: 2023 recap

Each year we invite some of our International Development students to write blog articles exploring key topics from their courses. Here's a roundup of all those articles in one place.
Athena Swan bronze award

Urban Studies and Planning recognised for its departmental gender equality efforts

We are 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 Urban Studies and Planning at the University of Sheffield.
Ciara E Bridgeman ID blog photo

Why has constitutionalising Buen Vivir failed to rethink and prevent gender-based violence in Ecuador?

In our 2022-23 masters students' blog series, Ciara Bridgeman disputes current gender policies in Ecuador.
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How Rights-based approach to development helps to improve Gender-based violence in Asia

In our 2022-23 masters students' blog series, Xiaoxue Weng explores gender equality in Asia.