Dr. Sarah Hills

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sarah Hills is a Senior Lecturer in Geography and Environmental Management at the University of the West of England, Bristol. With a PhD in Environmental Science, she has a strong background in sustainability and local food systems. Since 2008, she has returned to academia after working as a Principal Sustainability Advisor at a charity, focusing on integrating sustainability into governance and policy in public sector organizations. Her work has led her to evaluate various sustainability programs, including the Sustainable Food Cities Programme. Sarah founded the MSc Sustainable Development Practice at UWE in 2012, aiming to foster interdisciplinary collaboration. Her passion lies in supporting student development and professional growth, particularly through modules that emphasize Work-Based Learning and Professional Development. She has extensive experience in leading projects and research in sustainable development across varied contexts, with an emphasis on community-based food initiatives.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2008-01-01 — Present

University of the West of England, Bristol • Bristol, ENG, GB

Teach and develop courses in Geography and Environmental Management, including leading the MSc Work-Based Learning Professional Development modules.

Principal Sustainability Advisor

— 2008-01-01

Forum for the Future •

Worked on embedding sustainability into governance and policy within public sector organizations.

Courses

MSc Sustainable Development Practice MSc Environmental Management BSc Geography MSc Work-Based Learning Level 2 Professional Development

Requirements for University of the West of England, Bristol

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.2
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:51
Reading
Required:51
Writing
Required:51
Speaking
Required:51
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Honours degree in a relevant field Personal statement Reference
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • One or Two Academic References
  • English Language Proficiency Certificate
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate entry for departments within the College of Arts, Technology and Environment including Engineering, Architecture, and Geography Environmental Management.