Third year Geography students have been learning about sustainable urban development, with a focus on
Upton, Northampton.
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| Dr Chris Holt outlines the history of the Upton Meadows development |
Staff from Geography and Environmental Sciences have been monitoring the site since the initial stages of development. This means that students benefit directly from research carried out by their lecturers.
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| Dr Chris Holt explains how staff research has been used to inform local residents about sustainability at Upton |
This week the students had a tour of the site, learning more about sustainable urban drainage systems, and about the
experiences of young people living in Upton.
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| Learning about the sustainable urban drainage system (SUDS) at Upton |
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| Students undertake lots of local fieldwork at Northampton, developing a range of subject-specific and transferable skills |
