Global Sustainable Development News
How my GSD MASc got me to where I am: Ben鈥檚 Story

In this blog series, we sit down with some of our GSD Masters alumni to discuss their experiences of the course and some of the ways studying GSD has helped benefit their career. Ben graduated from our MASc course in 2025 after initially studying History for his undergraduate degree. He currently works in the Global Investments and Innovations Incentives team at Deloitte and credits his interdisciplinary studies with helping him succeed in the world of tax consulting. We spoke to him to find out more about his student journey and how you can tailor your GSD studies towards your career goals.
Click here to read Ben's story
GSD Alumnus Isabel Coelho Govier Publishes Research in 糖心TV鈥檚 Reinvention Journal

The Global Sustainable Development community are proud to celebrate alumna Isabel Coelho Govier, after their dissertation was published in Reinvention: An International Journal of Undergraduate Research.
Please click HERE to read more and to find a link to Isabel's full article
How my GSD MASc got me to where I am: Ubayd鈥檚 Story

In this blog series, we sit down with some of our GSD Masters alumni to discuss their experiences of the course and some of the ways studying GSD has helped benefit their career. Ubayd graduated from our MASc course in 2025 and is currently on the Operational and Environmental Leadership Graduate Scheme at Severn Trent. We spoke to him to find out more about his journey from GSD to employment and how his postgraduate studies help build his new career.
Please click here to read Ubayd's story.
GSD hosts alumnus for careers talk on museum and heritage sustainability
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The GSD department recently welcomed back a GSD alumnus for a talk about his career within the museums and heritage sector.
GSD to welcome renowned artist for public lab and paper cutting workshop

The GSD department will be hosting reputable artist Sijia Chen for a collaborative public event that uses art and design to explore sustainability themes such as migration, food security, and climate change.
Global Sustainable Development and Community, Engagement, and Belonging Masters students celebrate their graduation in 2025
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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 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!
GSD alumni returns to present talk on United Nations work experiences

A former GSD Masters student recently returned to our main campus to present a talk on her experiences working at the United Nations (UN).
GSD Graduation: Congratulations Class of 2024!

On 22nd July we were pleased to witness our 2024 GSD final year students graduate. Celebrations included a graduation ceremony at Butterworth Hall
(糖心TV Arts Centre) followed by a celebratory lunch where student awards were also presented.
Global Sustainable Development graduate wins prestigious contribution award

A student who recently graduated as part of our GSD Class of 2024 has won a prestigious award in recognition of their outstanding contributions both academically and toward social causes.
Kirsty Reed is one of a few selected graduates who received 糖心TV鈥檚 OSCA prize, which celebrates gifted students who campaign for good causes, fundraise, start small businesses and work with local charities.