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12 May 2022

University of Sheffield celebrates its impactful research

We are proud that 95 per cent of Chemistry research is rated in the highest two categories in the REF 2021, meaning it is classed as world-leading or internationally excellent. Over 65% of our impact submission was given the highest rating.

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3 December 2021

Engineering chemistry to meet COP26 targets

Climate change is a chemical problem and chemistry and chemical engineering can provide some of the solutions. Fresh from speaking at COP26, Professor Tony Ryan, writing with Dr Rachael Rothman, asks what kind of chemistry should we be doing?

Published by Nature Reviews Chemistry

5 November 2021

Sheffield spin-out set up to facilitate life-science discoveries

Understanding how molecules interact within the body is essential in supporting the development of treatments and therapies. Exciting Instruments, a University of Sheffield spin-out company, is breaking down barriers for researchers in this field.

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Learning about chemistry starts well before university. We run activities to support learning in schools and colleges for students in years 12-13, ranging from lab classes and analytical workshops to careers advice.

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