School of Geography and Planning news

Zohra Wardak Wins Prestigious Dissertation Prize for Research on Welsh Muslim Diaspora

18 February 2025

School of Geography and Planning student Zohra Wardak has won the Royal Geographical Society’s (RGS) 2024 Dissertation Prize.

International University Student Planning and Design Competition held in China

4 February 2025

An international university student planning and design competition aimed at promoting biodiversity, educational tourism, and rural development has been organised by Professor Li Yu in Boao, China.

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Public food policies key to changing lives

15 January 2025

Professor Kevin Morgan investigates the impact of public food policies around the world

Celebrating outstanding performance

1 October 2024

Jake Robbins and Charlotte Loder have been recognised for their outstanding academic performance.

Planning ahead – master’s students secure bursaries

26 September 2024

Two postgraduate students at the School of Geography and Planning are celebrating after securing prestigious bursaries to fund their studies.

Environmental sustainability in rugby

24 September 2024

Cardiff University academics team up with Dragons RFC and Pledgeball for the 2024/2025 season

Beacons for biodiversity: Green spaces and medieval places

23 July 2024

Investigating ‘green health’ by exploring medieval health practices and their relationships to plants and gardens.

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Study to explore if circular economy can meet needs of UK’s buildings

5 March 2024

Academics will explore how best to use existing buildings and waste resources

University research and innovation celebrated at St David’s Day European event

3 March 2024

The university has showcased examples of its leading research and innovation at St David’s Day Brussels 2024 programme.

St David’s Day event shines spotlight on significance of Wales

2 March 2024

The School of Geography and Planning has held an event to mark the importance of St David’s Day.

Racial disparities in the application of welfare sanctions in England

21 February 2024

Analysis of data over seven years reveals “stark” differences in how welfare sanctions are applied

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Funding to tackle challenges facing Wales’ rural communities

20 February 2024

Hopes for an inclusive, sustainable future

Children and young people in Anglesey have their say on climate change

23 January 2024

Research will chart impact of environmental issues at hyperlocal level

Transport and Planning (MSc) retains Transport Planning Professional approval

23 January 2024

The MSc Transport and Planning at Cardiff University has been approved for Transport Planning Professional (TPP) since 2009 .

Planning ahead – Master’s students secure bursary support

18 December 2023

Three postgraduate students at the School of Geography and Planning are celebrating after securing prestigious bursaries to fund their studies.

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Showcasing Cardiff University’s African research

14 December 2023

Event brings together University staff to inspire further African work

New £10m Global Centre in Clean Energy

13 November 2023

Cardiff University is a partner in a new £10m Global Centre in Clean Energy between the UK and the US.

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Top-performing students recognised

12 October 2023

Kh. M. Rifat Foysal and Oliva Hammond have been recognised for their outstanding academic performance.

Inspirational alumni shine at awards

6 October 2023

2023 30Ish Alumni Award winners announced

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“Supernormal profits” of Britain’s biggest housebuilders

26 September 2023

UK government support and lack of competition meant ‘big three’ housebuilders produced profit margins of between 17-32% per year for shareholders, analysis finds