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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.

Composite image showing the houses of parliament for the launch event of the APPG on play

27 May 2025

‘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.

12 May 2025

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.

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.

28 April 2023

Why is Nigeria Food Insecure?

In our 2022-2023 masters students' blog series, Tendayi Whacha explores food insecurity in Nigeria.

20 April 2023

ICT4D and Buen Vivir: Indigenous Appropriations for Preservation

In our 2022-23 masters students' blog series, Benjamin Phillips discusses global digital inequalities and the tribulations of integrating IT into Indigenous communities.

14 April 2023

The Violence of Being Left-Out: Buen Vivir and everyday exclusions against indigenous women

In our 2022-23 masters students' blog series, Emily May Muir explores how Buen Vivir in Ecuador failed to include indigenous women in decision-making processes.

31 March 2023

From Food Desert to Food Apartheid: A Capabilities Approach to Navajo Food Insecurity

In our 2022-23 masters students' blog series, Amelia J Van Komen disputes the current terminology we use around food insecurity.

24 March 2023

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