Meet our undergraduate students

Wondered what it's like to study with us? Hear from our students about their time with us, and where it took them.

A career in GIS has many different paths to go down, I am still exploring them all!

Siobhan Hall

BSc Geography Alumni

Being part of the Geography Society gave me a strong sense of belonging, and where I met some of my best friends!

I absolutely loved my time at the University of Sheffield and genuinely couldn't have asked for a better university experience.

Alex Midgley

BA Geography and Planning Alumni

Studying BA Geography and Planning at the University of Sheffield gave me a clear idea of the career I wanted to pursue in commercial surveying.

My experience at the University of Sheffield was instrumental in preparing me for my professional career.

Isaac Coomer

BA Global Sustainable Development Alumni

My degree in Global Sustainable Development (GSD) allowed me to develop transferable skills such as communication, organisation, teamwork, and confidence, while also building a strong foundation in sustainability theory and practice.

The University as a whole allowed me to encounter so many different people and experiences which gave me the confidence and skills to move to a new place and start a new job!

Robyn Farr

BA Global Sustainable Development Alumni

My time at university prepared me for my current role in many ways - Global Sustainable Development (GSD) gave me an interdisciplinary understanding of issues, many of which directly relate to planning.

I work with the local farming community to provide advice and support encouraging a more nature friendly approach to agriculture.

Jonathan Pinnick

Geography Alumni

Studying at Sheffield was a brilliant experience. I love the city - the amount of green space and its proximity to the Peak District were huge positives for me!

After graduating, I began my career as an Environmental Consultant - conducting Environmental Impact Assessments to evaluate project impacts and recommending sustainable solutions.

Candace Lok Yee Tsang

BSc Environmental Science Alumni

Take every chance to explore and discover what excites you. At Sheffield, I was inspired by my classmates and teachers in the School of Geography and Planning.

I decided to do a placement with Siemens, as we learn about sustainability/climate justice and I wanted to apply an ethical & theoretical underpinning to a working environment.

Alex

BA Global Sustainable Development

I work to push sustainability goals – focusing on measuring, tracking and reporting on supplier performance and our impact as a function.

Applying academic knowledge in real-world work settings.

Hongpei Li

Alumni

BA Urban Studies alumni Hongpei talks about internship experiences, while studying at the School of Geography and Planning.

I got to develop my interpersonal skills a lot during this placement - it really put into perspective the ‘social’ aspect of planning

Tan Thonskulprasert

MPlan

MPlan student, Tan, discusses her work placement experience with Savills.

My course gave me meaningful insights and allowed me to present findings that have been key in managing the transit projects in my career

Caia Yeung

MPlan graduate

MPlan graduate Caia now works as a Planner for Orin in Canada, she offers us an insight into the Canadian planning system, and talks about how her studies in Sheffield impacted her career.

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