Articles tagged with 'environment-education-development' | University of Ƶ

University of Ƶ - Archive (environment-education-development)

2025
25
September
2025
| 08:00 Europe/London
Opening the ceremony, Professor Melissa Westwood, Associate Vice-President for Research, praised the “dedication, innovation, and collaborative spirit” of this year’s winners, highlighting their role in driving forward research that resonates
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24
September
2025
| 13:15 Europe/London
The Ganges, a lifeline for hundreds of millions across South Asia, is drying at a rate scientists say is unprecedented in recorded history. Climate change, shifting monsoons, relentless extraction and damming are pushing the mighty river towards
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19
September
2025
| 09:30 Europe/London
A new study from The University of Ƶ has found that a well-known mental health intervention for children may be no more effective than the usual social and emotional learning (SEL) programmes already being taught in primary schools.
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16
September
2025
| 09:00 Europe/London
A new book by Dr Jessica Field from The University of Ƶ has revealed that eviction is a ‘deliberate and enduring feature’ of Britain’s housing system, rather than simply being a consequence of a housing crisis.
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11
September
2025
| 15:13 Europe/London
A new study by experts from The University of Ƶ has revealed a major shift in Britain’s social life, as the number of bars and pubs has dropped sharply in recent years while restaurants have expanded.
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09
September
2025
| 13:04 Europe/London
A mentoring programme for LGBTQIA+ young people is making a real difference to their mental health, according to new research from The University of Ƶ.
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19
August
2025
| 13:27 Europe/London
Many African countries have attempted to attract high-spending tourists in order to create economic success - but new research published in African Studies Review reveals that this strategy might not be as beneficial as it seems, and some countries
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08
August
2025
| 09:00 Europe/London
A new study by Dr Amy Barron from The University of Ƶ’s Department of Geography is shining a light on a part of life which is often overlooked - middle-age.
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07
August
2025
| 08:00 Europe/London
As global leaders cut back on foreign aid in the face of rising nationalism and domestic pressures, a new paper by Dr Pritish Behuria of The University of Ƶ says it is time to remember why aid was created in the first place – and why it is
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06
August
2025
| 11:30 Europe/London
An expert from The University of Ƶ has played a key role in a new research study evaluating the impact of active travel infrastructure improvements at Delapre Park in Northampton.
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01
August
2025
| 11:40 Europe/London
Khalid Nadvi, Professor of International Development at the Global Development Institute (GDI), has today (Friday, 1 August) started his new role as Head of the School of Environment, Education and Development at The University of Ƶ.He
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30
July
2025
| 11:14 Europe/London
A major new report, Understanding drivers of recent trends in young people’s mental health, reveals that worsening mental health among 14–24-year-olds in England is real, widespread, and driven by identifiable social and economic factors.
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24
July
2025
| 13:35 Europe/London
The manufacturing of African print textiles has shifted to China in the 21st century. While they are widely consumed in African countries – and symbolic of the continent – the rise of “made in China” has undermined the African women traders who have
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22
July
2025
| 12:06 Europe/London
A fascinating new book published by The University of Ƶ has cast a new spotlight on how the institution’s campus has been shaped over two centuries of architectural change.
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21
July
2025
| 14:04 Europe/London
The British Educational Research Association (BERA) has announced that Professor Mel Ainscow has been selected as the winner of the 2025 Equality in Education Award, in recognition of his exceptional and sustained contribution to promoting equity,
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21
July
2025
| 10:59 Europe/London
As part of the Biennale Sessions, students attended a dynamic panel discussion with international architects and modelmakers, gaining first-hand insight into the application of physical modelmaking in professional practice and its vital role in
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18
July
2025
| 13:33 Europe/London
What happens when students are given the space, support, and encouragement to take action on the issues they care most about? At The University of Ƶ’s School of Environment, Education and Development (SEED), the answer is: they thrive
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17
July
2025
| 10:22 Europe/London
Jamie Woodward, Professor of Physical Geography at The University of Ƶ, recently addressed key stakeholders at Westminster to speak about the impact of microplastic pollution on our environment.
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16
July
2025
| 16:36 Europe/London
The University of Ƶ celebrated the graduation of thousands of humanities students from 11 to 18 July 2025. As they crossed the stage to receive their degrees, many did so not only in recognition of academic achievement but as a step
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02
July
2025
| 11:12 Europe/London
Convened by Dr Cristina Temenos, a UKRI Future Leaders Fellow based at The University of Ƶ, the event took place in June and served as a dynamic forum for exchange at the intersection of academic research and real-world practice.
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02
July
2025
| 11:04 Europe/London
The invitation-only event formed part of an ongoing initiative to shape how global best practices are understood and translated. Held at the OECD headquarters in Paris, the event brought together global experts, policymakers, and urban leaders to
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01
July
2025
| 11:14 Europe/London
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for urgent action to tackle what it calls a global crisis of loneliness and social disconnection, in a new report informed by the research of Professor Pamela Qualter from The University of Ƶ.
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30
June
2025
| 13:42 Europe/London
New research led by experts from The University of Ƶ’s Institute of Education has shed important light on how the mental wellbeing of young people is affected by the neighbourhoods they live in. 
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27
June
2025
| 10:00 Europe/London
The Masood Entrepreneurship Centre's (MEC) inaugural Venture Builder Programme has just wrapped up with an incredible showcase of talent and determination.
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26
June
2025
| 15:50 Europe/London
On May 20, 2025, The University of Ƶ brought together leading academic researchers from across the UK, Europe and US in an agenda-setting workshop to define the future of research in architectural design processes. Led by Dr Diana Osmolska,
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26
June
2025
| 12:09 Europe/London
The Association of Korean Studies in Europe (AKSE) annual Book Prize celebrates scholars who raise interest in the academic study of Korea beyond the confines of Korean Studies. Dr Jamie Doucette, Reader in Human Geography, was presented with
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16
June
2025
| 15:41 Europe/London
PE, school sports and physical activity (PESSPA) are critical tools in fostering healthier, happier and more resilient children and young people, concluded a recent study from University of Ƶ experts in collaboration with the Youth
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13
June
2025
| 15:40 Europe/London
At the heart of the Masood Entrepreneurship Centre’s mission to empower the next generation of innovators sits one of the University of Ƶ’s most exciting enterprise competitions – the Venture Further Awards.Launched to spotlight and
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12
June
2025
| 09:00 Europe/London
The University of Ƶ has been invited to lead a pioneering global programme designed to empower education’s role in the transition towards net zero.
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10
June
2025
| 10:50 Europe/London
A new study on women's sexual experiences has challenged the commonly-held belief that reaching orgasm during sex is the single, essential indicator of a successful sexual encounter or a satisfying sexual relationship. 
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