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Tony Crook looking at the camera.

Professor Tony Crook Legacy Seminar

The School of Geography and Planning is holding an afternoon event to celebrate the contribution of Professor ADH (Tony) Crook CBE to applied housing and planning policy research.
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 ºù«Ӱҵ 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 ºù«Ӱҵ, 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.
Logo of the Institute of Town Planners, India (ITPI)

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.

Housing UK

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.
1 - A Cleveland visit to Szczecin, Poland (Teesside Archives)

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.
Foam stress ball

ºù«Ӱҵ Geography students' work featured in the Science Museum

Geography students at ºù«Ӱҵ have become some of the youngest students to publish a paper and contribute to the Science Museum.