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Research

Cutting emissions from agriculture

A third of greenhouse gases released by humans are caused by agriculture. However, increasing the water table under radish fields reduces soil carbon dioxide emissions.

Boosting water table
Radishes growing in soil

A world top-100 university

We’re known for the excellence, impact and distinctiveness of our research-led learning and teaching.

How we found budding scientist Aisha

Prokhorov Centre Lecture

Marina Warner: Stories in times of displacement

Best-selling novelist Dame Marina Warner visits us on 23 February to discuss the relationship between the way we tell stories and the refugee crisis.

Book tickets: 23 February
Dame Marina Warner

Our learning and teaching

Our teaching is delivered by experts, shaped by students and engages with the world around us.

Firth Court building

Undergraduate study

Experience the best

Your time as a student at the University of Sheffield is unique. You’ll get a high-quality education from a world top-100 university and enjoy one of the best student experiences in the UK.

Undergraduate courses

Sheffield City Region

Working with the city region

We’re working with partners to bring cultural vibrancy, improved skills and a prosperous economy to the Sheffield City Region.

Our work in the city region
Sheffield city centre
We are international; students with flags

A global university

We are international

We’re leading on a campaign to highlight the value of international staff and students.

We are international campaign