Category: Environment and Geography
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The Art of Teaching Sustainability: Mastering Environmental Education and Communication
Hi everyone! I’m Min, a climate change documentary filmmaker from Thailand. I’ve spent years in the media world, but I recently realized that to truly tell the story of our…
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Three Minute Thesis: Trees vs tsunamis
The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition doesn’t just celebrate great research. It sharpens the skills of our students, helping bring their research to life. Jenny, the 2025 third place winner,…
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Giving Back: Opportunities to Volunteer at the University of York
As a first-year, I haven’t had much experience volunteering at university yet, however I’ve had so many opportunities for such a wide variety of roles in only a few months…
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Studying Environment, Economics and Ecology as an international student at York.
Hi, I’m Bella and I’m studying Environment, Economics and Ecology. I’ve written a short blog outlying my experience to help you decide if this is the right course for you.
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Why you should study an interdisciplinary module at York
Hi, I’m Oliver, a final-year Human Geography and Environment student at the University of York. Living and studying in York is never dull, with the vibrant community of the city,…
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Studying the Megacities and Urbanisation module at York
To study at the University of York means to be immersed in culture, community and excellence. This ideal is integral into every decision made, to fully maximise student satisfaction. Modules…
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Environment and Geography: Field Trips and more
Hi everyone, I’m Ellis and currently in my third year of studying environmental science at the University of York. I was hoping to share my positive experiences over my time…
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My field trip to the North York Moors
The prospect of field trips was one of the reasons why I chose to study Environmental Geography at York. They’re a great way to gain experience of working in the…
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How to add Environment to Ecology
Hi, I’m Nic, a Biology undergraduate in my final year at the University of York. I began my course studying a little bit of everything. Eventually, I realised in my…
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Making it work: part-time employment and full-time degrees!
Hi, my name is Sammie. I am in my 4th year at the University of York. I previously studied BSc Environmental Geography for three years, and now I’m engaged in…
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Environment and Geography: on placement with a physical disability
Introduction I’m Sofia, a Human Geography and Environment (HuGE) student, currently on a placement year as a research assistant at the Countryside and Community Research Institute (CCRI), which is part…
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Sustainability at the University of York
Hello! My name is Lucy and I’m a postgraduate studying Sustainability Studies at the University of York. I love being part of the Environment and Geography Department because there are…