Departmental news

We're always on the lookout for news about the department from students, research staff, academic staff and alumni. News items should be around 250 words long, ideally with photographs.

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1. 

   Professor Charles Pattie receives Academician status

   Professor Charles Pattie has been awarded the title of Academician by the Academy of Social Sciences.

   Categorised under: Research and Staff

2. Fieldwork showcased by Royal Geographical Society

   Some of our BA Geography students’ fieldwork has been highlighted on the Royal Geographical Society’s website

3. National Student Survey 2013

   Geography and Environmental Science undergraduate courses receive top marks for student satisfaction

4. New study shows Greenland Ice Sheet is not as dynamic as previously thought

   A new study indicates that land-terminating sectors of the Greenland Ice Sheet are insensitive dynamically to increased melting

5. Martin Whyte

   A tribute to our colleague and friend, Dr Martin Whyte

6. GA internship 2013

   Our internship winner Fiona Mcloughlin reports on her work at the Geographical Association’s HQ.

7. To Understand Our World

   New awards will fund research into a host of challenging issues, from sustainable societies to ice sheet dynamics

8. Evidence of Stormy Seas

   Sheffield Geography research team investigates the historical evidence of storminess in the North Sea

9. Confirmation, Clearing and Adjustment 2013

   Update on Clearing and Adjustment 2013

10. Get involved

    Inspirational activities aim to encourage children from local schools to aspire to higher education

11. Glacial mystery

    Sheffield Geography ‘Time Team’ examines the controversial question of whether the Peak District was glaciated by the UK’s last large ice sheet

12. Congratulations to our graduates and academic prize winners

    Congratulations to our graduates and academic prize winners

13. Come and visit us

    Come and visit us!

14. New work experience opportunities for undergraduate students, including Ernst & Young

    The department is pleased to announce two new annual work experience/placement opportunities for our undergraduate students. The prestigious placements, with Ernst & Young and the Co-operative Group, add to our range of opportunities for students to improve their work skills and experience.

    Categorised under: Undergraduate study

15. Applying for an internship at the Geographical Association

    Applying for an internship at the Geographical Association