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Air-cleansing artwork raises funds to help tackle lung diseases
A revolutionary air-cleansing poem, which was transformed into a set of limited edition artworks after removing two tonnes of pollution from the environment, has raised more than £1,000 to support the battle against lung diseases.
Categorised under: Arts and humanities, Community and Science
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Sheffield school pupils learn about Nobel Prize winner Sir Harry Kroto
School pupils ventured on an intriguing journey of scientific adventure today (Wednesday 14 June 2017) in a workshop hosted in memory of an internationally renowned Nobel Prize winner and University of Sheffield graduate Sir Harry Kroto.
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Latest detection of gravitational waves confirms new population of black holes
An international team of scientists has today (Thursday 1 June 2017) announced the third detection of gravitational waves – ripples in space and time – demonstrating that a new window in astronomy has been firmly opened.
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Comment: Why science?
Professor Sir Keith Burnett, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sheffield, delivers a speech at the 10th anniversary of the Joint Quantum Institute at the University of Maryland, USA.
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Why did hunter-gatherers first begin farming?
Researchers from the Grantham Centre for Sustainable Futures at the University of Sheffield have shed light on how hunter-gatherers first began farming and how crops were domesticated to depend on humans.
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Pufferfish and humans share the same genes for teeth
Human teeth evolved from the same genes that make the bizarre beaked teeth of the pufferfish, according to new research by an international team of scientists.
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World's first air cleansing poem transformed into limited edition artworks
The world’s first air-cleansing poem, which has removed more than two tonnes of pollution from the environment, is being auctioned off for charity to help in the battle against lung disease.
Categorised under: Arts and humanities, Events, Research and Science
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N8 AgriFood hosts collaborative workshop for farming and scientific leaders
N8 AgriFood has partnered with research and consultancy company ADAS to co-host a workshop for the farming sector and academic scientists to discuss the challenge of increasing crop productivity whilst maintaining soil health.
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Inspiring the next generation of women in science
More than 600 female school pupils have been exploring how they can transform the world through science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) at an innovative event hosted by the University of Sheffield.
Categorised under: Engineering, Community, Events and Science
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University signs agreement for student exchanges with Shanghai Jiao Tong University
The University of Sheffield has today (Thursday 30 March 2017) signed an agreement with Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China which will pave the way for student exchanges between the two institutions.
Categorised under: Engineering, Teaching, International, Students and alumni and Science
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Comment: Industrial strategy, Beijing-Style
As China develops an industrial strategy, Professor Sir Keith Burnett, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sheffield, discusses how China and the UK have something to offer one another in an exchange of technologies and markets.
Categorised under: Research, Engineering, Comment, International and Science
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Spring Budget 2017: What the experts say
Chancellor Philip Hammond announced his Budget today (Wednesday 8 March 2017). Academics and experts from across the University of Sheffield have given their views.
Categorised under: Research, Engineering, Comment and Science
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Egg mythbuster: Why some eggs are pear shaped
Guillemot eggs are widely considered as one of the most beautiful and extraordinary eggs in the bird world and now scientists have debunked a centuries-old myth about why they have such a peculiar shape.
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Scientists find evidence of Star Wars-like planetary system
Evidence of planetary debris surrounding a double sun in a Star Wars-like system has been found by a team of researchers including scientists from the University of Sheffield.
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How to reduce the environmental impact of a loaf of bread?
In a groundbreaking study researchers from the University of Sheffield have now calculated the environmental impact of a loaf of bread and which part of its production contributes the most greenhouse gas.