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School of Geography and Environmental Science @sotongeogenviron.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

A huge congratulations to Professor Steve Darby on being elected a Fellow of the British Society for Geomorphology, recognising his world-leading research and significant contributions to the field. Read more: www.southampton.ac.uk/geography/ne...

A head and shoulders image of Professor Steve Darby

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School of Geography and Environmental Science @sotongeogenviron.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Explore how human data can be transformed into stunning visual stories at our Mapping the Human Story exhibition, taking place next Thursday as part of the British Science Festival. Find out more on the British Science Festival website: britishsciencefestival.org/event/mappin... #bsf26

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School of Geography and Environmental Science @sotongeogenviron.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Congratulations to @thomas-dekeyser.bsky.social, who has received an @erc.europa.eu ERC Starting Grant to support his research studying the close connections between AI and authoritarian politics. Find out more: www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2026/09...

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School of Geography and Environmental Science @sotongeogenviron.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

We're offering three full tuition fee scholarships for UK students from racially minoritised ethnic backgrounds studying eligible MSc or MRes courses across Environmental and Life Sciences. Find out more and apply by 14 September 2026: www.southampton.ac.uk/study/fees-f...

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School of Geography and Environmental Science @sotongeogenviron.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

How does sacred heritage redevelopment shape cities? During a research visit to India, Dr Rishika Mukhopadhyay delivered talks and workshops at leading universities, sharing insights from the Sacred Heritage Urbanism project with faculty, MA students and PhD researchers. sacredheritage.org.uk

Dr Rishika Mukhopadhyay with attendees from the Department of Geography at Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi

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School of Geography and Environmental Science @sotongeogenviron.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Congratulations to Professor of Physical Geography Tony Brown who has been elected as an International Fellow of the British Academy, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the humanities and social sciences. www.southampton.ac.uk/geography/ne... @britishacademy.bsky.social

A head and shoulders image of Professor Tony Brown

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School of Geography and Environmental Science @sotongeogenviron.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

We're delighted to see 2017 BSc Geography alum Ben Parker receive the Rising Star Outstanding Alumni Award at this year’s graduation. As co-founder & Head Coach of running coaching app Runna, Ben has helped make running coaching accessible to everyone. Congratulations Ben!

Ben Parker stood outside wearing a Runna t-shirt

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School of Geography and Environmental Science @sotongeogenviron.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

A huge congratulations to all of our students who graduated today. We are so proud of all you've achieved, and excited to see what the future holds. Keep in touch: www.southampton.ac.uk/alumni-suppo...

Sparklers on the stage and congratulations written on the wall of the graduation ceremony.

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School of Geography and Environmental Science @sotongeogenviron.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

We welcomed local school pupils onto campus for an outdoor workshop exploring air quality and how it impacts our health. Pupils used GPS to find different locations across campus and assess air quality, as part of the More Than Maps initiative. Read more: www.southampton.ac.uk/geography/ne...

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School of Geography and Environmental Science @sotongeogenviron.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

We're delighted to share that Professor Jadu Dash has been appointed as the new Head of School for Geography & Environmental Science. Jadu is a world-leading researcher in the monitoring of environmental change using Earth Observation data. He will start in the role on 1st September.

Head and shoulders image of Professor Jadu Dash

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School of Geography and Environmental Science @sotongeogenviron.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Huge congratulations to Dr Zoë Thomas (@climate-zoe.bsky.social) who has been given the prestigious Gill Memorial Award (physical) by the Royal Geographical Society. The accolade recognises Dr Thomas’s significant contributions to the field of geosciences. www.southampton.ac.uk/geography/ne...

Dr Zoe Thomas with her Gill Memorial Award

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School of Geography and Environmental Science @sotongeogenviron.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Congratulations to Research Fellow Dr Ekta Aggarwal, who will have the opportunity to meet with and learn from Nobel Prize winners as one of the leading young scientists worldwide invited to attend the 2026 Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting (Interdisciplinary): www.southampton.ac.uk/geography/ne...

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School of Geography and Environmental Science @sotongeogenviron.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

A new study will explore the health and wellbeing benefits of the Isle of Wight's outdoor spaces. Working with Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, researchers will survey visitors to better understand how people use these spaces & their benefits: www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2026/04...

Wilder Nunwell. (Credit Strong Island Paul Gonella)

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School of Geography and Environmental Science @sotongeogenviron.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

How do colonial histories shape nature finance today? Michael Lomotey co-authored a report with IIED exploring how racial injustice and structural inequality influence environmental funding. It highlights who is included and who is not in nature-based finance. 🔗 www.iied.org/22688iied

Cover of a working paper by IIED titled ‘Challenging coloniality and racial injustice in finance for nature’, featuring a dotted world map background and a list of authors, dated February 2026.

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School of Geography and Environmental Science @sotongeogenviron.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

🎥 What happens when population data is missing? This research uses satellite and mobile data to help map populations and support better decisions. Prof. Andrew Tatem has been recognised as a Highly Cited Researcher (2025), highlighting the global influence of his work. #Researchspotlight #SoGES

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School of Geography and Environmental Science @sotongeogenviron.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

🎓 Inaugural Lecture today Professor Andrew Power (School of Geography and Environmental Science) explores how care is shaped by place, from homes to communities, and how it can both support and constrain people’s lives. A really engaging talk! #SoGes #InauguralLecture

Professor Andrew Power standing beside a presentation slide during an inaugural lecture at the University of Southampton, with event details displayed on screen.

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School of Geography and Environmental Science @sotongeogenviron.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

A new study using data from one billion mobile phones has shown how wealth & age create a hidden divide in how people respond to heatwaves. The @worldpop-uos.bsky.social research explored whether people were able to stay home or forced to travel for work and essentials. Read more: bit.ly/4bRjoen

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School of Geography and Environmental Science @sotongeogenviron.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

A huge congratulations to our 2025 graduates - it was brilliant to celebrate with you today. Wishing you all the very best for the future #WeAreUoS

Sparklers light up the stage at the end of the 2025 winter graduation ceremony

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School of Geography and Environmental Science @sotongeogenviron.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Congratulations to Professors Justin Sheffield & Andrew Tatem who have been included in Clarivate's 2025 Highly Cited Researcher List. The list recognises researchers with exceptional reach and influence, ranking in the top 1% of citations for their fields. southampton.ac.uk/geography/ne...

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School of Geography and Environmental Science @sotongeogenviron.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

GCSE students from three local schools came onto campus to learn about the flood risks affecting Southampton. They took part in interactive workshops with the More Than Maps team, learning about the models and methods used to assess and adapt to flood risks. southampton.ac.uk/geography/ne...

Students draw flood-adapted homes as part of the workshop

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School of Geography and Environmental Science @sotongeogenviron.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

The 2025/26 Public Engagement Development Fund Call is now open! Staff, PGRs and community partners can apply for funding to develop, explore and deliver projects that strengthen public engagement with our university’s research and its impact. Read more 👉 bit.ly/44tkR57

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School of Geography and Environmental Science @sotongeogenviron.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Applications are open for the Geospatial Data: AI & Deep Learning Summer School at the University of Southampton! Upskill in environmental monitoring, data collection, and analysis. Apply by 31 March 2025 for a 30% tuition discount! Read more 👉 bit.ly/41ZIlxh

Join our International Summer School 2025

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