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Department of Geography

We are experts in the fields of social justice and environmental change. We explore our dynamic, diverse world to address humanity’s greatest problems. Our innovative research and practice-based learning will equip you with distinct, relevant professional skills.
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News

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20 July 2022

Experts say UK Food Strategy ‘fails to deliver’

Authors of a letter published in Nature Food say the Strategy fails to deliver the system-wide change that is needed.

Masters student blog series: Ideas and practice in International Development
8 August 2022

The right to dignity; the right to food

For our International Development blog, Ellen discusses the right to adequate and affordable food.
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27 July 2022

Job alert: Lecturer in Human Geography

We are looking for a Lecturer in Human Geography with a focus on social justice and/or environmental change.

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22 July 2022

Filmmaker who has worked with Sheffield Geographers awarded honorary degree

A filmmaker who created documentaries with Sheffield geographers, telling stories of Arctic environments and diverse societies, is receiving an honorary doctorate from the University of Sheffield.

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Department of Geography
The University of Sheffield
Sheffield
S10 2TN

+44 114 222 7900

geography@sheffield.ac.uk

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