The University of Sheffield
BeCause

We're tackling the biggest challenge facing the world today: food and energy sustainability. BeCause

Research

Sheffield is ranked among the top 10 UK universities for research. And because we're committed to making things better, we focus on research with an impact in the world.

Our medical researchers make regular progress in the search for new treatments and diagnoses. Sheffield archaeologists are helping local communities discover their history, while our geographers are shedding new light on social inequality. And our scientists and engineers are working hard on the big issues of sustainable food and energy production.

How will your research affect the lives of people in Sheffield and around the world?  Share your story.

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Our research projects

Project Sunshine
Project Sunshine is a unique project looking at the science behind food and energy sustainability and is led by the Faculty of Science at the University.

Developing more valuable biofuel plants
An expert in the development biology of plants is aiming to increase the economic potential of plants grown for biofuel.

Microbes could protect marine life from plastic pollution
Thanks to ground breaking research from experts at the University of Sheffield, Marine life could be protected from the lethal effects of plastic pollution.

Building a greener future
A research group based within the School of Architecture is at the fore-front of research into sustainable or 'green' architecture.

Lighting the way towards a greener future
Researchers from the University's Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering are pioneering greener alternatives to current lighting technology.