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GSD alumni returns to present talk on United Nations work experiences

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A former GSD Masters student recently returned to our main campus to present a talk on her experiences working at the United Nations (UN).

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GSD Graduation: Congratulations Class of 2024!

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On 22nd July we were pleased to witness our 2024 GSD final year students graduate. Celebrations included a graduation ceremony at Butterworth Hall

(Warwick Arts Centre) followed by a celebratory lunch where student awards were also presented.


Global Sustainable Development graduate wins prestigious contribution award

Kirsty in graduation attire

A student who recently graduated as part of our GSD Class of 2024 has won a prestigious award in recognition of their outstanding contributions both academically and toward social causes.

    Kirsty Reed is one of a few selected graduates who received Warwick’s OSCA prize, which celebrates gifted students who campaign for good causes, fundraise, start small businesses and work with local charities.

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    Summer Graduation 2024 Welcomes Back GSD Alumni

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    With graduation for many of our students just around the corner (Monday 22nd July 2024), we are pleased to welcome back one of our GSD alumni as a keynote speaker for the 2024 summer graduation ceremony.

    Fred Betley was part of our first ever cohort of GSD students following our degree’s launch in 2016, graduating with a BASc in Sociology and Global Sustainable Development.

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    Professor Mandy Sadan Interview: Reflections on Ceasefires in Myanmar

    Professor Mandy Sadan was interviewed by the Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB), Burma's largest independent media network for their podcast series 'DVB Reads'.


    GSD staff, students, and graduates have their say at COP26

    Dr Jess Savage with the team at Beira, a sustainable fashion brand

    The GSD community had a busy time at COP26! From speaking on panels to featuring on the big screen, our staff, students, and graduates had their say at this year's global summit.

    Hear from some of our community who attended.


    Global Sustainable Development student wins outstanding contribution award

    Luke Netherclift, stood in front of a 'Warwick' sign

    We are delighted to share the news that Luke Netherclift, a recent GSD and Business Studies graduate, was one of the winners of Warwick’s Outstanding Student Contribution Awards (OSCAs)!


    GSD graduate leads sustainability careers event for school students

    Earlier this year, Maddie Booth, a Politics, International Studies and GSD graduate, led a partnership project to help students interested in careers in sustainability. In her role as Sustainability Officer at Solihull College and University Centre, along with the Sustainable Development team at Solihull Council, Maddie organised online webinars and resources featuring local businesses, universities, and other organisations. Staff, current students, and alumni from the GSD Department were involved in the project, sharing their experiences to help students learn more about sustainability careers.

    Wed 04 Aug 2021, 10:59 | Tags: Alumni Global Sustainable Development GSD Student stories