A huge congratulations to Professor Steve Darby on being elected a Fellow of the British Society for Geomorphology, recognising his world-leading research and significant contributions to the field. Read more: www.southampton.ac.uk/geography/ne...

🎉We're delighted to be ranked in the top 10 best UK universities for Geography in the Guardian University Guide 2027. This result is testament to the incredible dedication and work of our staff, as well as the fantastic achievements of our students. www.theguardian.com/education/ng...

Best UK universities for geography – league table

Geography and environmental studies is about the relationships between people, places and the planet

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Explore how human data can be transformed into stunning visual stories at our Mapping the Human Story exhibition, taking place next Thursday as part of the British Science Festival. Find out more on the British Science Festival website: britishsciencefestival.org/event/mappin... #bsf26

Congratulations to @thomas-dekeyser.bsky.social, who has received an @erc.europa.eu ERC Starting Grant to support his research studying the close connections between AI and authoritarian politics. Find out more: www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2026/09...

We're offering three full tuition fee scholarships for UK students from racially minoritised ethnic backgrounds studying eligible MSc or MRes courses across Environmental and Life Sciences. Find out more and apply by 14 September 2026: www.southampton.ac.uk/study/fees-f...

The New Forest could take years to recover from the huge wildfire which has torn through its heathland, Professor Justin Sheffield warns. He spoke to the Southern Daily Echo about conditions which led to the fire and its impact on the environment & wildlife: www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/2645844...

Professor warns New Forest could take years to recover after devastating fire

The New Forest could take years to recover from the huge wildfire which has torn through its protected heathland.

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How does sacred heritage redevelopment shape cities? During a research visit to India, Dr Rishika Mukhopadhyay delivered talks and workshops at leading universities, sharing insights from the Sacred Heritage Urbanism project with faculty, MA students and PhD researchers. sacredheritage.org.uk

🐀 Research by Dr Hannah Fair has found that pest controllers have a surprisingly high level of job satisfaction - found through solving problems, helping customers and the unpredictability of the role. Read more in this article for The Conversation: theconversation.com/the-joy-of-p...

The joy of pests: study reveals why rat catchers are so happy in their work

Would you be happier checking mouse traps than emails?

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Congratulations to Professor of Physical Geography Tony Brown who has been elected as an International Fellow of the British Academy, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the humanities and social sciences. www.southampton.ac.uk/geography/ne... @britishacademy.bsky.social

We're delighted to see 2017 BSc Geography alum Ben Parker receive the Rising Star Outstanding Alumni Award at this year’s graduation. As co-founder & Head Coach of running coaching app Runna, Ben has helped make running coaching accessible to everyone. Congratulations Ben!

A huge congratulations to all of our students who graduated today. We are so proud of all you've achieved, and excited to see what the future holds. Keep in touch: www.southampton.ac.uk/alumni-suppo...

We welcomed local school pupils onto campus for an outdoor workshop exploring air quality and how it impacts our health. Pupils used GPS to find different locations across campus and assess air quality, as part of the More Than Maps initiative. Read more: www.southampton.ac.uk/geography/ne...

Good news for nature conservation in our backyard. We're launching the New Forest Living Lab, a programme led by our @sotongeogenviron.bsky.social dedicated to developing the next generation of conservationists. Read more: tr.ee/88DxRg @forestresearchuk.bsky.social

What if Moana isn’t just a story… but science-backed history? 🌀 With the live-action Moana landing today, our researchers have uncovered the real events that inspired it ⛰️ Read more 👉 https://tr.pulse.ly/dlat7x3bgg @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social

We're delighted to share that Professor Jadu Dash has been appointed as the new Head of School for Geography & Environmental Science. Jadu is a world-leading researcher in the monitoring of environmental change using Earth Observation data. He will start in the role on 1st September.

The @britsciassoc.bsky.social Festival is coming to Southampton and the programme is live 🔬 🗓️ 16–20 September 2026 🎟️ Free tickets now available Join us for one of the UK’s biggest celebrations of science, browse and book events here 👉 https://britishsciencefestival.pulse.ly/qu115wdmak

🌍 WP research presented at #GEOMED2026 shows how geospatial mapping & machine learning can help tackle global health challenges. 🗺️ Mapping Guinea worm hotspots 🦟 Predicting dengue spillover linked to tourism 💉 Identifying barriers facing zero-dose children 👉 www.worldpop.org/blog/worldpo...

WorldPop Showcases Data-Driven Solutions to Global Health Challenges at GEOMED 2026

WorldPop researchers at GEOMED 2026 showcased how geospatial mapping and machine learning improve disease surveillance, vaccination equity and outbreak prevention.

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Huge congratulations to Dr Zoë Thomas (@climate-zoe.bsky.social) who has been given the prestigious Gill Memorial Award (physical) by the Royal Geographical Society. The accolade recognises Dr Thomas’s significant contributions to the field of geosciences. www.southampton.ac.uk/geography/ne...

Congratulations to Research Fellow Dr Ekta Aggarwal, who will have the opportunity to meet with and learn from Nobel Prize winners as one of the leading young scientists worldwide invited to attend the 2026 Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting (Interdisciplinary): www.southampton.ac.uk/geography/ne...

A new study will explore the health and wellbeing benefits of the Isle of Wight's outdoor spaces. Working with Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, researchers will survey visitors to better understand how people use these spaces & their benefits: www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2026/04...

How do colonial histories shape nature finance today? Michael Lomotey co-authored a report with IIED exploring how racial injustice and structural inequality influence environmental funding. It highlights who is included and who is not in nature-based finance. 🔗 www.iied.org/22688iied

Children on the move are often missing from the data. Our webinar explores how AI, geospatial modelling, &digital data can help close these gaps. From satellite data to mobile signals: what works, what doesn’t, and what’s next? 🎥 Watch here: www.worldpop.org/webinars/

🎥 What happens when population data is missing? This research uses satellite and mobile data to help map populations and support better decisions. Prof. Andrew Tatem has been recognised as a Highly Cited Researcher (2025), highlighting the global influence of his work. #Researchspotlight #SoGES

📊 Webinar: Immunization microplanning with WorldPop + DHIS2 🗓️ Apr 23, 14:00 (CET) See how high-res population data improves planning. Includes CAR case study (HISP Rwanda) + demos from HISP UiO & WorldPop. Register here: dhis2.org/events/immun... #GlobalHealth #Immunization

Webinar: Immunization microplanning with WorldPop data in DHIS2 - DHIS2

Discover how the integration of WorldPop’s high-resolution Global 2 population dataset in DHIS2 enhances immunization microplanning by providing accurate, accessible data to identify priority communit...

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Human Geography Teaching Fellow job opp at @sotongeogenviron.bsky.social - it’s a friendly school with lovely colleagues

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Job opportunity: Teaching Fellow in Human Geography, University of Southampton. Please share. www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQW415/t...

Do viruses “fight” each other and alter epidemics? 🦠⚔️ New research shows recent Influenza A infection may temporarily reduce susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2, and shows that accounting for these interactions can improve epidemic forecasting. Learn more: www.worldpop.org/blog/predict...

Predicting the Next Wave: Mapping the "War" Between Viruses

New research reveals how interactions between influenza, SARS-CoV-2 and RSV may shape epidemic timing and risk, improving infectious disease forecasting with spatial population data.

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🎓 Inaugural Lecture today Professor Andrew Power (School of Geography and Environmental Science) explores how care is shaped by place, from homes to communities, and how it can both support and constrain people’s lives. A really engaging talk! #SoGes #InauguralLecture

Better data, better decisions 🌍📊 WorldPop joined partners in #Barbados to strengthen #Caribbean population data using #AI tools like #PopRF & #DEGURBA - supporting planning, resilience & development. Learn more: www.worldpop.org/blog/strengt...

Strengthening population data for better decisions in the Caribbean

WorldPop supports Caribbean partners to improve population data using AI tools and DEGURBA, enabling better planning, resilience, and policy decisions.

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🧱 LEGO + pop. sci. = hands-on discovery! 🌍 At #SOTSEF, visitors can build colourful maps, count communities, & see how scientists use data to understand where people live and who needs support. In #Southampton on Sat 14/03? Come explore geospatial science! 👉 www.worldpop.org/blog/build-a...

Build a Population Map with LEGO at the Southampton Science & Engineering Festival

Build LEGO maps and explore how scientists study where people live at the Southampton Science & Engineering Festival. Join the WorldPop team for a hands-on activity where families can create populatio...

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Can renewable energy and biodiversity go hand in hand? 🌿 youtu.be/SmlB3jG948A Emily Cole, a PhD researcher in the School of Geography and Environmental Science, works with local authorities to explore how land-use planning can support both climate goals and nature. #SoGES #PhDresearch #climate

Can Renewable Energy and Nature Work Together? | Southampton PhD

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