Prize awarded for best Geography dissertation

Every year a prize is awarded for the best Geography dissertation.  The prize is awarded in memory of Dr Ken Sherwood, who was a key member of the department for many years.

Nina Garner being presented with the prize by Mrs Sue Sherwood, and Mr John Sinclair (Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Science & Technology)

This year the prize was awarded to Nina Garner, for her work entitled 'Investigating the role of upper air circulation in determining weather variables for the British Isles'.

Nina Garner and Mrs Sue Sherwood

Graduation 2019

On 24th July we celebrated the graduation of our Geography and Environmental Science students.

Some of our Geography graduates

The traditional graduation photo!

It was great to be able to celebrate students' achievements with their family and friends.

Second year Geographers visit SW USA

In May 2019 a group of second year Geography students visited SW USA.

At Lake Mead

The trip included visits to the Grand Canyon, Moenave Dinosaur Tracks, and Las Vegas.

At Grand Canyon National Park

Students had the opportunity to walk a trail down into the Canyon

Capturing the sunrise at Grand Canyon National Park

The trip, which lasted two weeks, provided opportunities for the students to learn about landscape development, tourism and resource management.

At Moenave Dinosaur Tracks

Exploring the tourist experience in Las Vegas