Latest news News stories This area contains news from the University since October 2020. For stories from 2010 to October 2020, use the 'News archive' above or search at the top of the page. 29 April 2024 Digital playtime can be good for children’s well-being, major new report from University of Sheffield finds Video games used during play can benefit children’s well-being, if designed with their needs in mind, a new study from the University of Sheffield, LEGO Group and UNICEF has found. 1 May 2024 Longer-life smart MOPO batteries bringing renewable energy to Africa Longer-life MOPO Batteries that can help communities off-grid or with unstable power networks in Africa access clean and affordable energy, are being developed with the help of engineers from the University of Sheffield. 30 April 2024 Only four G20 countries set for positive ecological footprint by 2050, study finds The UK along with 15 of the G20 nations are forecast to have a negative ecological footprint by 2050, according to new research from the University of Sheffield. 25 April 2024 UK Clearing House for sustainable aviation fuels officially launches The UK sustainable aviation fuels Clearing House has officially launched, marking a major step in enabling the UK to bring new fuels to market and help reduce carbon emissions from the aviation industry. Search Astronomers solve the 60-year mystery of quasars – the most powerful objects in the Universe Scientists have unlocked one of the biggest mysteries of quasars – the brightest, most powerful objects in the Universe – by discovering that they are ignited by galaxies colliding. 26 April 2023 New tracking technology reveals the hidden foraging lives of desert ants Groundbreaking tracking technology that has revealed new insights into how desert ants navigate their complex worlds could inspire the next generation of smart, efficient robots. 21 April 2023 University of Sheffield engineer leads review of UK National Security Risk Assessment A new review into the UK’s National Security Risk Assessment - an outline and assessment of the most significant risks facing the country - has been published after being led by a researcher from the University of Sheffield. 21 April 2023 Cut council tax for green gardeners to help cities tackle climate change Homeowners should be rewarded to garden sustainably, to help combat the damaging effects of climate change in cities and promote a healthier urban landscape. 20 April 2023 University of Sheffield funding supports five South Yorkshire charities to develop and support their local communities The University of Sheffield has awarded £45,000 to five charities across South Yorkshire to provide provision and support to address need in regional communities. 17 April 2023 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Current page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 … Next page Next › Last page Last »