published on: 6 April 2020

A group of Newcastle University geography students, on an expedition to Greenland, talk about the impacts of climate change.

published on: 16 October 2019

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Dr Tessa Holland & Dr Helen Jarvis discuss their work in a short film.

published on: 4 September 2019

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Dr Helen Jarvis reveals how communities such as Christiania pursue “degrowth” by prioritising human relations over market relations; maximising sharing, togetherness, social justice and the health of the planet.

published on: 3 July 2018

published on: 2 July 2018

Dr Rob Shaw is appearing on BBC Radio 4’s Thinking Allowed on Wednesday 13th June to discuss his new book ‘The Nocturnal City’, now available from Routledge.

published on: 13 June 2018

Audrey Verma, currently a Research Associate with Sociology, has been awarded a prestigious Leverhume Early Career Fellowship to be hosted by us and mentored by Dr Lisa Garforth.

published on: 13 June 2018

​This newly created Deanship recognises the importance of social justice as one of the core values of Newcastle University. The new role will report to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Julie Sanders and Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Engagement and Internationalisation, Professor Richard Davies.

published on: 11 June 2018

Alastair Bonnett explains why people are drawn to places that offer solitude and surprise.

published on: 25 May 2018

published on: 25 May 2018

published on: 24 May 2018

Dr. Alistair Clark writes for the Fabian Society on the 2018 Local Election Results in England

published on: 10 May 2018

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Professor Peter Hopkins and Dr Kawtar Najib discuss their research into anti-Muslim acts and where Islamophobia happens in France and the UK.

published on: 13 April 2018

published on: 9 April 2018

ECPR is delighted to announce that Alistair Clark of Newcastle University has been appointed as co-editor of the Political Data Yearbook.

published on: 23 March 2018

published on: 7 March 2018

Sociology colleagues participated in the first ever British Sociological Association Youth Assembly held at the Great North Museum in Newcastle on the 9th of February. The event brought together sociologists from Durham, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Northumbria, Sunderland, and Teesside.

published on: 19 February 2018

published on: 25 January 2018

Dr Jo Swaffield of Newcastle University Politics is looking to recruit participants for her research project into the global challenges we face as a result of climate change

published on: 23 January 2018

Listen to Dr Emily Rainsford on BBC Radio 5 Live

published on: 10 January 2018

Listen to Dr Emily Rainsford on BBC Radio 5 Live

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Experiencing coring with the Grand Gestures Dance Collective and Geographies Maarten van Hardenbroek

published on: 14 December 2017

published on: 13 December 2017

Improving the work-life balance of employees enhances the competitive advantage of employers.

published on: 4 December 2017

Wednesday night saw GPS Geography & Sociology Graduates and Undergraduates showcase their diverse research and expedition achievements

published on: 30 November 2017

Conference 9th April 2018 - call for papers EXTENDED DEADLINE 8th January 2018.

published on: 22 November 2017

published on: 16 November 2017

An interview with Dr Nick Megoran about his new book and the influence of Martin Luther King Jr.

published on: 8 November 2017

In the shadow of looming climate crisis it might seem that there is not much hope around for a better, greener future. But visions of more sustainable and satisfying societies have emerged in strange places over the last 50 years, and have endured to form a distinct but changing eco-utopian tradition.

published on: 26 October 2017

Professor Rachel Woodward ,Dr Matt Jenkins and Leverhulme artist in residence Paula Turner have been contemplating geographical concerns with pupils from Marine Park Primary in South Shields

published on: 26 October 2017

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A new report commissioned by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) and written by researchers at CURDS sets out a framework and series of policy recommendations

published on: 11 October 2017

Dr Matt Benwell and Dr Alasdair Pinkerton discuss Irma's devastation of Caribbean territories and the strained relationship with the UK.

published on: 13 September 2017

Pauline moves me, literally moves me as she sweeps through "her floors" of the building.

published on: 23 August 2017

Dr Peter Merrington and Liz Robson have recently joined sociology to work on the prestigious AHRC project Beyond the Multiplex (BtM).

published on: 16 August 2017

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Senior politics lecturer Dr Alistair Clark, gives his expert opinion on why parliamentary politics is more important than ever.

published on: 29 June 2017

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Dr Helen Jarvis pens an article for the Conversation about the 'The Great Get Together'.

published on: 15 June 2017

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