Global Sustainable Development News
GSD hosts climate politics expert for talk on 鈥榚co-anxiety鈥�
The Global Sustainable Development department recently welcomed Dr Giovanni Bettini to present his research on 鈥榚co-anxiety鈥� and how it can be addressed collectively. The talk was organised following feedback from our current Global Sustainable Development Undergraduate SSLC, who had requested more academic discussions around the mental health implications and psychological impact of climate change.
GSD academic receives significant research grant for study on climate warmth and its effect on children鈥檚 mental health
A member of our teaching faculty has received a 拢150,000 grant to conduct research as part of a larger project investigating climate-induced high temperatures and how they impact the mental health of children.
GSD students to present research at BCUR 2025
Two of our GSD students have been selected to present their research on Guatemala's extractive industry at a prestigious undergraduate research conference this month.
GSD academic publishes new book exploring finance sector impact on capitalism
A member of our teaching faculty has recently published a new book questioning whether the finance sector remains the true culprit for capitalism鈥檚 toxic effects.
School for Cross-faculty Studies welcomes Skidmore College scholar for two events on cartography history
The School for Cross-faculty Studies are hosting visiting scholar and historical cartography expert Professor Jordana Dym, who will also be running two events for 糖心TV staff and students on mapping and their significance in South American history.
Global Sustainable Development and Community, Engagement, and Belonging Masters students celebrate their graduation in 2025
On Friday 24th January we saw our 2023/24 Masters students – which included our first ever cohort of Community, Engagement, and Belonging students - celebrate the end of their studies as part of the University of 糖心TV鈥檚 2025 Winter degree ceremonies.
GSD professor publishes research in prestigious humanitarian law journal
One of our GSD academics has seen his pivotal research on sexual violence published in a world-renowned humanitarian law, policy and action journal.
GSD professor obtains teaching leadership award
Professor Stephanie Panichelli-Batalla, a GSD professor and the University鈥檚 Academic Director for Sustainability, was awarded the Principal Fellowship of Advance HE. The fellowship is awarded to highly experienced Higher Education teaching professionals whose practice involves a sustained record of effectiveness in strategic leadership of high-quality learning.
GSD Representation within 糖心TV SU
Did you know that we have both former and current students representing GSD in our own Student Union?
Find out more about our representatives currently in post!
Life Sciences and GSD student researching Hungarian sandy forest steppes under the URSS project shares his experience and key findings
I am Vince Bal谩zs, a third year Life Sciences and GSD student, and I spent a summer under the URSS project, researching the effect of climate change on the vegetation of sandy forest steppes in Hungary.
To read more about the experience and key findings of Vince Bal谩zs' research, click here