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We're 2nd in the QS World University Subject Rankings 2025.

Hyun Bang Shin elected as Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences

Many congratulations to Professor Hyun Bang Shin on becoming a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. Hyun was elected in recognition of his pioneering contributions to critical urban studies and urban geography.

#2 in the world for Geography

We're thrilled to retain our position as 2nd in the world for Geography in the ! This is a true reflection of the dedication, innovation and excellence of our staff, students and research.

We're 130 years old!

2025 marks the 130th anniversary of 杏吧论坛 and of Geography being taught at 杏吧论坛.

Artery: Racial Ecologies on Colombia's Magdalena River

Austin Zeiderman's new book, , relates the fraught past and contested future of Colombia’s Magdalena River to global entanglements of race, nature and capital.

Read it now . Watch the book trailer .

Join us on Wednesday 14 May to hear Austin discuss the book.

When experience doesn’t pay: Inequality in big-city careers

Larger cities provide more career-long learning opportunities but also amplify racial wage inequality over time. White workers gain more from experience-based advantages than Black and Latinx workers, highlighting the need for fair access to education, high-paying jobs, and equal rewards for experience according to new research from Michael Storper.

Commenting on the new research, Michael says: "Big cities offer higher wages and more career opportunities, especially for skilled workers - an "experience" ladder. But in our research on the USA, we find Black and Latinx people don’t get rewarded for experience as much as White people, leading to huge lifetime income gaps. While the right education and occupation are necessary for success, they are not enough for equity. Our ongoing research will identify why big-city labor markets have this discriminatory effect."

Silvretta PhD Scholarship Programme

We're delighted to announce the Silvretta PhD Scholarship Programme. This scholarship has been made available through a generous donation which will support one new PhD student every four years. Eligible students will include those who have an interest in pursuing a PhD on environmental economics, related disciplines or current environmental issues of concern.

Success in Stanford/Elsevier Rankings

The Department of Geography and Environment has once again proven its academic prowess with ten of its researchers ranked among the world’s most cited scientists in the 2023 Stanford/Elsevier list.

Henry Overman made OBE in King's birthday honours

Congratulations to Henry Overman, Professor of Economic Geography, who has been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours List 2024.

The best new books on economics

Neil Lee's new book 'Innovation for the Masses: How to Share the Benefits of the High-Tech Economy' (University of California Press) is one of "The best new books on economics" according to the Financial Times.