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Elmfield biodiversity hotspot (Credit: Alexander Dunnett, Landscape Operative)

New €5M project aims to use 'Nature Based Solutions' to enhance biodiversity and social inclusion

The project will deliver five innovative demonstration cases across Europe that will aim to change mindsets, affect policy, and provide a blueprint for scaling up Nature Based Solutions (NBS) in cities.
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‘It All Starts With Play’ – New National Campaign and APPG on Play in England

Researchers from the School of Architecture and Landscape and School of Geography and Planning help launch Play England’s new national strategy at the House of Commons.
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New collaborative research project on climate assemblies will work with young citizens to support more inclusive climate policy dialogues

A major new collaborative research project aims to contribute to democratic innovation and catalyse climate action by co-creating alternative approaches to climate assemblies with young citizens.
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MArch Architecture student, Connor Curley, wins the Architectural Review Future Projects Student Award

91ÖÆƬ³§ School of Architecture and Landscape student, Connor Curley, wins the Architectural Review Future Projects Student Award for his project 'Ashpit Retreat'.

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International Women’s Day 2025 - Clare Rishbeth

This month is International Women’s Day. To mark the event we are showcasing some of our amazing female academics whose research is helping to make a positive impact on the lives of other women. Here we feature Professor Clare Rishbeth...
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New research empowers communities to combat climate change and create healthier urban streets

Do-it-yourself (DIY) greening kits could provide hyper-local solutions for issues such as air pollution and flooding.