My name is Rodgers Iradukunda, and I am a first-year PhD student at the University of Liverpool, where I research the cumulative effects of spatial inequalities, owing to their multidimensional nature. Before my PhD, I studied for a Master’s in Geographic Data Science at the University of Liverpool. In my master’s dissertation, I used smartphone … More Bob Woods Postgraduate Dissertation Prize
Each year undergraduates are pushing new boundaries in population geographies and this years nominees were no different . The dissertations were exemplary, across a breadth of topics utilising a variety of research methods. They each highlight the excellent work and bright future of the sub-discipline. In recognition of this we offer the Joanna Stillwell Prize … More Joanna Stillwell Undergraduate Dissertation Prize Winner 2023
The population geography community is sad to hear of the passing of Alison McCleery earlier this year. Alison was an active member of the Population Geography Research Group and described as a ‘tower of strength’ in her role as Secretary. The following is a tribute written by Allan Findlay. Professor Alison McCleery (nee Bruce) died … More Alison McCleery—a tribute
Rory Coulter, University College London Housing has become central to public debates about population change. Perhaps the dominant perspective is that an accelerating crisis of housing access, affordability, quality and security is reshaping population dynamics across the Global North in a range of largely negative ways. These include (1) high housing costs preventing younger adults … More Introducing a new book: Housing and Life Course Dynamics
Odhran Fox, Ulster University Credit mobility has changed in a UK context. A critical discourse analysis of the Hansard database explored the political debate and decision-making that resulted in the UK government’s decision to withdraw from the Erasmus plus scheme, instead opting to introduce its own domestic funding programme, the Turing Scheme. This work charted … More Credit Mobility in UK Higher Education post-Brexit
My name is Elliot, and I recently completed my Master’s in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) at the University of Leeds. My idea surrounding GIS from Ghana essentially had to do with points and lines. However, I quickly discovered that it was more about data analysis and location’s effect on varying issues. I enjoyed every aspect … More Bob Woods Postgraduate Dissertation Prize Winner
This year we awarded two bursaries to support postgraduate and early career researchers’ attendance at the third International Conference on Migration and Mobilities (iMigMob2022). The awardees were invited to write for this blog providing their own insights and commentary on the conference and reflecting on the over-arching themes. Our second bursary awardee was Filip Nemecek, … More iMigMob2022: Reflections from the conference
This year we awarded two bursaries to support postgraduate and early career researchers’ attendance at the third International Conference on Migration and Mobilities (iMigMob2022). The awardees were invited to write for this blog providing their own insights and commentary on the conference, and reflecting on the over-arching themes. Our first bursary awardee was Julie Fromentin, … More iMigMob 2022 – Reflections on Migration, Mobilities and Crises
Each year we offer the Joanna Stillwell Prize recognising an outstanding undergraduate dissertation project in the field of population geographies. This year we received 11 fantastic dissertations which demonstrated how undergraduates are pushing new boundaries in the field and showcased excellent work using a variety of research methods. Recognising this we shared the Prize between … More Second Joanna Stillwell Dissertation Prize Winner
Each year we offer the Joanna Stillwell Prize recognising an outstanding undergraduate dissertation project in the field of population geographies. This year we received 11 fantastic dissertations which demonstrated how undergraduates are pushing new boundaries in the field and showcased excellent work using a variety of research methods. Recognising this we shared the Prize between … More Joanna Stillwell Dissertation Prize Winner
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