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UCL Department of Geography
Higher Education
Department of Geography | One of the UK's largest and most prominent institutes for geographical study and research.
About us
UCL Department of Geography | One of the UK's largest and most prominent institutes for geographical study and research.
- Website
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ucl.ac.uk/geography
External link for UCL Department of Geography
- Industry
- Higher Education
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- London
- Type
- Educational
- Founded
- 1833
- Specialties
- Geography, Social Data Science, Geography and Economics, Aquatic Conservation, Ecology, Environmental Restoration, Climate Change, Conservation, Remote Sensing, Environmental Mapping, Geographic Data Science, Urban Studies, and Citizen Science
Locations
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Primary
UCL Geography
North West Wing
London, WC1E 6BT, GB
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UCL Geography
26 Bedford Way
London, WC1H 0DS, GB
Employees at UCL Department of Geography
Updates
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Today, we come together to celebrate the life and contributions of Professor Russell Hitchings. 🌿 If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time to join us for this special event, either in person or via Zoom. Event Details: 📅 Friday, 6th December | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm 📍 Wilkins Gustave Tuck Lecture Theatre, UCL Last chance to register: tinyurl.com/ucl-hitchings We look forward to sharing this hour of reflection and remembrance with you. #RussellHitchings #UCLGeography #EnvironmentalResearch #Legacy #HumanNature #MemorialLecture
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Join us for Professor Eloise Marais’s inaugural lecture on Wednesday, 15th January to explore the vital need for regulation against pollution sources in agriculture and space. Mark your calendars and book your place now: tinyurl.com/ucl-eloise
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🎟️ Final call! Tomorrow, we gather to honour Professor Russell Hitchings and explore his groundbreaking work on our relationship with nature and urban life. 🌱 Details: 📅 Friday, 6th December | 6:30 pm 📍 Wilkins Gustave Tuck Lecture Theatre, UCL (Zoom available) Register here: tinyurl.com/ucl-hitchings #RussellHitchings #UCLGeography #EnvironmentalResearch #NatureAndSociety #MemorialLecture
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Looking to broaden your research skills? UCL’s Research Excellence Scholarship for Cross-disciplinary Training (RXD) is open to current PhD students! Work in another department, learn new research techniques and take your studies to the next level. 📅 Apply by January 10th, 2025 🔗 tinyurl.com/ucl-schol #CrossDisciplinary #Scholarships #PhD
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UCL Department of Geography reposted this
COP29 is over, podcast hosts, Mark Maslin and Simon Chin Yee and guests, Priti Parikh and Anoushka Jain, go behind the scenes and take a deep dive into the key results. We round off this episode with a special piece of music from a new collaboration between UCL and BBC Young Composer. Listen now on your favourite podcast platform. 🎧 https://lnkd.in/eJ3_vs4F #UCLGenerationOne #COP29 #Biodiversity UCL Grand Challenges, Sustainable UCL, The Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction UCL,
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Our memorial lecture for Professor Russell Hitchings will feature leading voices reflecting on his impact in the field of geography, including: - Professor Gail Davies, University of Exeter - Dr Rebecca Collins, University of Chester - Dr Rosie Day, University of Birmingham - Professor Elizabeth Shove, Lancaster University Don’t miss this unique event on 6th December! RSVP here: tinyurl.com/ucl-hitchings #UCLGeography #RussellHitchings #Legacy #EnvironmentalResearch
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🌟 A new study co-authored by Dr Rory Coulter sheds light on how romantic relationships evolve with age. The research finds that for those aged 60+, choosing “Living Apart Together” (LAT)—a romantic partnership without cohabitation—offers significant mental health benefits. LAT balances emotional connection with personal autonomy, presenting an empowering choice for older adults. Discover the full story and its implications for care, mental health, and policy in The Guardian: tinyurl.com/ucl-rg #UCLGeography #Research #MentalHealth #Relationships #Wellbeing
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👏 Congratulations to Jin L. Li on successfully passing her viva and completing her PhD! Her research explores the parenting strategies of transnational families in Guangzhou, China, shedding light on how these families foster cultural diversity and create enriching opportunities for their children despite uncertain futures. Jin’s journey wasn’t without challenges, from navigating COVID-19 restrictions to managing extensive data analysis. She is now working on publishing her findings and exploring creative ways to share her research, including exhibitions and immersive art events. Learn more about Jin’s work and her insights into migration and parenting: tinyurl.com/ucl-jin #UCLGeography #PhDResearch #TransnationalFamilies
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UCL Department of Geography reposted this
In the wake of COP29, how can schools make climate education inclusive for all children? IOE researchers highlight three ways to make this happen: - Integrating sustainability learning into the curriculum across a broad range of subjects - Fostering teaching practices that are sensitive and responsive to the emotions of both students and teachers - Encouraging creative practices that can boost emotional engagement with climate learning. Read on: https://lnkd.in/e6G32KtC