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regenerate - a tool that encourages construction designers to engage with the circular economy

Researchers in the department have worked with industry to develop a tool that encourages those involved in the design and construction of buildings to engage with the circular economy and build more sustainably.

Crucial guidelines issued for ventilation of workplaces as lockdown eased

The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) has consulted Dr Abigail Hathway to draw up critical guidelines for the ventilation of buildings as people return to their places of work.

Wastewater could be key to tracking a second wave of COVID-19

Professor Vanessa Speight is part of an international group of water experts looking into whether monitoring our wastewater would help to track coronavirus.

Advances in our understanding of buried blasts

The Department of Civil & Structural Engineering’s latest paper is the culmination of their research into the behaviour of buried explosives and provides invaluable understanding that could save lives in combat and post-conflict zones.

To stop London running out of water, a crack squad is hunting down the city's mega leaks

London loses more than half a billion litres of water to leaks every day, and things are projected to get worse. Can an army of water whisperers track down stubborn leaks? Dr Richard Collins discusses how water leaks are detected.

How we're solving the UK's #1 water quality complaint

A really comprehensive look at the great work Prof Joby Boxall and Dr Stewart Husband are doing to tackle water discolouration and ensure the longevity, safety and efficiency of our water infrastructure.

University of Sheffield receives £1.7 million donation to tackle challenges of food, water and energy security

Our own Professor Martin Mayfield was involved in securing this generous funding to set up a policy unit focusing on the 'unpalatable truths' about the challenges we face and how we can approach global sustainability challenges.

Professor Kypros Pilakoutas awarded Research Chair by the Royal Academy of Engineering

Congratulations to Professor Kypros Pilakoutas, who has been awarded a Research Chair by the Royal Academy of Engineering to investigate how to improve the performance of large concrete industrial floors in order to reduce their environmental impact and make construction processes more efficient.

New £7 million project launched to fix underground pipes with robots

Clean Air: tackling air pollution in Sheffield

In April 2019, air pollution in Sheffield was more than double the legal limit. Researchers from our Urban Flows Observatory, along with volunteers, have installed more than 250 air pollution monitors in the city to measure our pollution levels.