In this session, we will explore the critical question: “What does ‘sustainability’ mean in the context of our cities, and how are Social Sciences subjects ensuring a sustainable future?”

As the world faces the urgent challenges of climate change and the need for sustainable global development, understanding the interplay between urban environments and sustainability is more important than ever. 

Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how Social Science subjects can drive solutions towards more sustainable future cities. 

This session presents the opportunity to explore: 

• The causes, consequences, and solutions to global environmental issues
• How we're planning our cities in the era of the climate emergency
• How the landscapes around us are designed to be socially, ecologically and economically sustainable

Schedule

Please note that this is an approximate schedule and is therefore subject to change.

• 5pm: Settling in and brief introduction to Landscape Architecture, Geography and Urban Studies and Planning.
• 5.10pm: Landscape Architecture
• 5.25pm: Geography
• 5.40pm: Urban Studies and Planning
• 5.55pm: Question and answer session about student life with a student ambassador

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Contact us

For informal enquiries email tasterdays@sheffield.ac.uk