In early November our second year Geography, Human Geography, and Joint Honours students
visited Sheffield for two days to complete fieldwork on Urban Geography. The trip was organised by Dr Catherine Waite.
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| Geography students - and Prof John Horton - enjoying the sunshine in Sheffield! |
Through classroom-based sessions the students had learnt lots about urban
geography theory and looked examples and case studies from countries including,
France, India and the USA. The overnight trip to Sheffield was an opportunity to see
some of the changes that are taking place in cities in the UK.
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Sheffield is a
great example of a city with accessible public transport, a wide range of types
of public space, as well as being a city that has undergone redevelopment and
regeneration since the end of World War II.
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| The Peace Gardens |
On the first day in the field the students had the chance to
complete guided activities that helped them explore the city centre. On the
second day, the students worked in groups to complete a mini research project
that allowed them to focus on the issue that they were most interested in
learning more about.
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| Park Hill Flats |
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