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Department of Urban Studies and Planning

We explore pathways to creating fair, just and sustainable places. Study with us and become part of a new and exciting group of urban professionals and change makers.

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Glyn visiting Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu, with Binitha Thampi and Ajit Zacharias

"There really is a different depth of interaction and understanding when we are able to meet face-to-face"

USP’s Dr Glyn Williams has returned from an exciting research trip to India. Here's a bit about what he got up to...
RTPI accredited planning programme

Apply for £5,000 RTPI Future Planners Bursary 2023

The Royal Town Planning Institute has announced that it is offering 58 RTPI Future Planners bursaries to a selection of students who choose to enrol on an RTPI accredited Planning Masters for this coming academic year.

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Urban Studies and Planning recognised for its departmental gender equality efforts

We are proud to announce that we have been awarded the Athena Swan Bronze award for commitment to the advancement of gender equality within the Department of Urban Studies and Planning at the University of Sheffield.

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Department of Urban Studies and Planning
The University of Sheffield
Sheffield
S10 2TN

+44 114 222 6900

usp@sheffield.ac.uk

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