Researchers call for East London communities to map nature spots 4 July 2022
New research at Queen Mary University of London is asking for local residents’ help to understand how nature can thrive in Walthamstow.
School of Geography Celebrates Success in REF2021 12 May 2022
The School of Geography is delighted with our outstanding REF 2021 assessment results, published today, which recognise our growing research expertise and the change it makes in the world.
Dr Azeezat Johnson 10 March 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our colleague, Dr Azeezat Johnson, on Monday 7th March 2022. Azeezat was an inspirational colleague during her five years in the School of Geography at Queen Mary and we are devastated by her loss.
Labour Regimes and Global Production 27 January 2022
The School of Geography’s Professor Adrian Smith has recently published a co-edited book entitled Labour Regimes and Global Production, along with School of Business and Management colleagues Dr. Elena Baglioni and Professor Liam Campling, and the National University of Singapore’s Professor Neil Coe.
New project explores campus-based research into air quality and climate change through ‘Living Lab' 25 January 2022
A multidisciplinary Queen Mary team has received support from the Westfield Fund to demonstrate innovative opportunities to enhance the student learning on sustainability through campus-embedded research.
Queen Mary alumni recognised in the New Year Honours List 2022 13 January 2022
Ten members of the Queen Mary alumni community have been named in the New Year Honours List 2022. The honours mark the achievements and service of remarkable people in public life across the UK and we are delighted that our former students stand among the individuals who have been recognised.
Considering applying to study Geography or Environmental Science? 3 January 2022
Here’s 5 reasons why you should study with us at Queen Mary University of London!
Professor Kavita Datta new Head of School 1 January 2022
Professor Kavita Datta has taken up the role of the Head of the School of Geography from 1 January 2022.
2021 Year in Review 20 December 2021
As we look back on what has been another year filled with change and challenge, we're extremely proud of our School of Geography community who have achieved so much. Take a look below at our year in review:
Meet Dr William Monteith, LIDC’s latest featured member 16 December 2021
Dr Will Monteith is a Senior Lecturer and Director of Research in the School of Geography. His research uses ethnographic methods to explore subjective experiences of work, hustle and ‘make do’ at the margins of capitalist economies; the relationships, politics and places produced by these experiences, and the possibilities they provide for realising more just and inclusive economic geographies.
Queen Mary climbs 47 places in sustainability league table 15 December 2021
Queen Mary University of London has risen 47 places, from number 83 to 36 in the 2021 People & Planet University League.
Geographer Kathryn Yusoff honored for creativity 15 December 2021
Brunn Creativity Award given to Professor Kathryn Yusoff.
The American Association of Geographers (AAG) announced the recipient of its 2022 Brunn Creativity Award, Professor Kathryn Yusoff.
Why I would recommend the LIDC internship to others 7 December 2021
Recent student, Becky Large, recently spoke to Queen Mary about her experience undertaking an internship with London International Development Centre (LIDC) as part of her studies. This intership opportunity is open to postgraduate students on development programmes alongside students undertaking the new BA in Global Development.
Queen Mary academics secure major funding from the National Institute for Health Research 3 December 2021
A team of academics from Queen Mary University of London have successfully secured funding for a major research project led by Professor Andrew Prendergast from Queen Mary’s Blizard Institute and Dr Bwakura-Dangarembizi from the University of Zimbabwe.
US abortion bans back before the Supreme Court – but globally more countries are liberalising access than restricting it. Podcast 25 November 2021
Senior Lecturer, Dr Sydney Calkin, recently participated in The Conversation's podcast recording talking about abortion laws.
Queen Mary named best university in the country for social mobility 24 November 2021
Queen Mary University of London has been ranked as the country’s top university for social mobility, according to a new report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies in partnership with the Sutton Trust and Department for Education.
Remembering Emeritus Professor David Smith 23 November 2021
We are sorry to report the passing of Emeritus Professor David Smith, who was Head of Department for the School of Geography from 1981 to 1985. Professor Matthew Hilton, Vice-Principal (Humanities and Social Sciences), writes to reflect on Professor Smith's academic career.
About Beyond the Wage: Ordinary Work in Diverse Economies 8 November 2021
Dr Will Monteith and Professor Philippa Williams from the School of Geography together with Dora-Olivia Vicol have developed a new video to introduce their new book Beyond the Wage: Ordinary Work in Diverse Economies.
My LIDC internship experience 8 November 2021
Recent MA Global Development student, Jenny Oster Warriner, recently spoke to Queen Mary about her experience undertaking an internship with London International Development Centre (LIDC) as part of her studies.
Capturing Biogeochemical Processes in Proglacial Soil During the Freezing Period research fieldwork 4 November 2021
Dr James Bradley, Senior Lecturer in Environmental Science, recently conducted research fieldwork in the Ny-Ålesund glaciers.
PODCAST: Problematizing Law, Rights and Childhood in Israel/Palestine 1 November 2021
In this podcast, Ekta Oza, a doctoral researcher within the School of Geography, speaks with Dr Hedi Viterbo about his new book.
MSc Water and Environmental Management graduate recently appointed as Rivers Officer 29 October 2021
Adrian Porter who studied MSc Water and Environmental Management (2021) has recently been appointed as Rivers Officer for the Chalk Streams and Wetland Meadows Project.
Professor Kate Heppell's secondment to the Chalk Streams Project 25 October 2021
Professor Kate Heppell, Professor of Physical Geography, is currently on a year-long sabbatical to undertake research as part of the Chilterns Chalk Streams Project.
Calls for expressions of interest for the Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowships 25 October 2021
The School of Geography has a diverse community of postdoctoral fellows who contribute to our dynamic research environment. We welcome enquiries from potential postdoctoral fellows interested in applying for the Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowship Scheme.
BA Human Geography graduate awarded prize for dissertation 14 October 2021
The School of Geography are delighted to announce BA Human Geography graduate, Fatmagul, has been awarded the 'highly commended' prize in the Gender and Feminist Geographies Research Group (GFGRG) Undergraduate Dissertation Prize competition.
Rising up against racism: London's forgotten Bangladeshi squatters 12 October 2021
Shabna Begum, a PhD student within the School of Geography, has been featured on the BBC.
What you can do with a degree in Environmental science 11 October 2021
The School of Geography have recently partnered with Unifrog to develop a guide to where a degree in Environmental Science could take you.
Queen Mary researchers launch new project to support rewilding 8 October 2021
Queen Mary University of London researchers have partnered with pioneering lowland rewilding site Knepp Wildland on a project that will help rewilding efforts up and down the country.
Queen Mary researcher develops new abortion support resource 28 September 2021
Queen Mary University of London researcher Dr Sydney Calkin has developed a new online resource so that people across Europe can safely access abortion services when they are unable to in their own country. It was developed in collaboration with the Abortion Support Network. Countries include Poland, Ireland and Malta – in response to particularly high levels of need in some locations.
Become a Student Ambassador 20 September 2021
We're looking to recruit enthusiastic students with a passion for the School of Geography and Queen Mary University of London.