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Department of Landscape Architecture

World-renowned researchers and practitioners committed to developing the next generation of leading landscape architects.

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A poetry call out on social media was used to capture the experiences of women in Sheffield
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12 May 2022

University of Sheffield celebrates its impactful research

Department of Landscape Architecture – in conjunction with School of Architecture and Department of Urban Studies and Planning – rated 3rd nationally, showing our research is instrumental in making a real difference to lives around the world.
Landscape Architecture Student Bea Tann
Bea Tann is set to showcase her planting design skills at the world famous Chelsea Flower Show
14 April 2022

Bea’s rain garden set to make a splash at RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Year-In-Practice student Bea Tann is busy preparing for this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show, where she will showcase a woodland-inspired container garden, designed to thrive in wet conditions.
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19 May 2022

New research unit aims to put people at the heart of urban design

The Socio-spatial Urbanism Unit – a landscape-led urban design research hub housed in the Department of Landscape Architecture – is aiming to integrate the social, spatial and material dimensions of human-environment interactions.
Alison Romaine and Emma Beaumont with their lighting sculpture
Alison (L) carried out research exploring perceptions of safety at night, whilst Emma (R) helped to secure funding
13 April 2022

New lighting to be installed in Sheffield park thanks to Landscape Architecture students

New lighting will be installed in Sheffield’s Ponderosa park, thanks in part to the research and campaigning of current and former students from the Department of Landscape Architecture and the pressure group Our Bodies Our Streets.
The workshop was led by postgraduate students Daniel Wynn-Mackenzie, Wendy Young and Teveil Walker
The workshop was led by postgraduate students Wendy Young, Daniel Wynn-Mackenzie and Teveil Walker
21 March 2022

"We wanted to give people an opportunity to share stories of inspiration and be proactive in finding solutions."

This semester students from across the Department of Landscape Architecture are joining together to learn more about the role of activism in Landscape Architecture and take action towards climate and social justice.

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The University of Sheffield
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Western Bank
Sheffield, S10 2TN

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