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 Fertility hope for the endangered kakapo A new study has identified why so many endangered kākāpō eggs fail to hatch, and suggests artificial insemination could help save the species. 19 October 2021 Sheffield scientist receives highest honour from British Ecological Society Professor Sue Hartley has been awarded an Honorary Membership, which recognises exceptional contributions at an international level to the generation, communication and promotion of ecological knowledge and solutions. 15 October 2021 University of Sheffield scientist’s research fellowship in Parliament leads to briefing on pesticides and health for MPs and Peers A University of Sheffield scientist has worked with the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) on a briefing for parliamentarians on the potential health risks associated with pesticides, as well as their regulation post-Brexit. 11 October 2021 Menopause health app launched at University of Sheffield to give staff better personalised support The University of Sheffield has become the first higher education organisation in the UK to launch a specialist personalised app to support its staff experiencing or affected by the menopause. 11 October 2021 University celebrates Black History Month 2021 We're reaffirming our position as an inclusive and diverse university that is reflected in the people who choose to study and work here. 8 October 2021 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 85 Page 86 Page 87 Page 88 Current page 89 Page 90 Page 91 Page 92 Page 93 … Next page Next › Last page Last »