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University of Sheffield awarded funding to train next generation of environmental scientists
The University of Sheffield has been awarded a share of £100 million funding to train the next generation of environmental scientists.
Categorised under: Awards and achievements, Students and alumni, Research and Science
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Constitutional uncertainty and political disputes put Green Brexit at risk, research shows
A Green Brexit could be under threat without greater cooperation between devolved nations and the UK government, a study led by the University of Sheffield has found.
Categorised under: Social science and Science
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Underestimating combined threats of deforestation and wildlife trade will push Southeast Asian birds to extinction
The combined impact of deforestation and wildlife exploitation on bird numbers is severely underestimated and could lead to some species becoming extinct, a joint study by the University of Sheffield and National University of Singapore has found.
Categorised under: International, Research and Science
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Wonders of the universe brought to life at Sound of Science concert
A series of fiery, colourful and explosive demonstrations exploring some of the universe’s biggest scientific wonders are set to be performed in Sheffield as part of an exhilarating new family-friendly concert.
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Soapbox Science event to inspire women to pursue STEM careers
An event featuring talks from female academics at the University of Sheffield will highlight research from women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), aiming to inspire a new generation.
Categorised under: Engineering, Events and Science
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‘High-yield’ farming costs the environment less than previously thought – and could help spare habitats
New findings suggest that more intensive agriculture might be the “least bad” option for feeding the world while saving the environment – provided use of such “land-efficient” systems prevents further conversion of wilderness to farmland.
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Wall of Gratitude could help to improve mental health and wellbeing
A Wall of Gratitude, which is giving people in Sheffield a chance to highlight some of the things they are most grateful for, is set to be unveiled by researchers at the University of Sheffield.
Categorised under: Medicine, dentistry and health, Community, Events, Research and Science
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Researchers establish new way to measure molecules which could help develop new targeted drugs
A worldwide study, involving 20 laboratories including the University of Sheffield, has established and standardized a new method to measure exact distances within individual molecules down to the scale of one millionth of the width of a human hair.
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Festival showcasing pioneering science, art, engineering and culture from city set for launch
A unique city-wide festival showcasing some of the most pioneering science, art, engineering and culture from across Sheffield is being held this month (20-30 September 2018).
Categorised under: Arts and humanities, Medicine, dentistry and health, Engineering, Community, Events, Social science, Students and alumni, Research and Science
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World-leading plant growth facility set to become more sustainable
One of the most advanced plant growth facilities in the world, which is helping scientists to enhance our understanding of how crops are being affected by climate change and disease, is set to become more sustainable thanks to new funding.
Categorised under: Awards and achievements, Research and Science
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Scientists crack mystery behind shape of bird eggs
A centuries-old mystery behind the shape of a bird’s egg has been solved by scientists at the University of Sheffield as part of one of the longest-running scientific studies of its kind.
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Scientists solve mystery surrounding catastrophic volcanic eruption that wiped out ancient civilisation
One of the biggest volcanic eruptions in recorded history, which is said to have contributed to the downfall of the ancient Minoan civilisation, may have happened later than previously thought, according to new research.
Categorised under: International, Research and Science
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Genetic ‘toolkit’ helps periwinkles gain advantage on the seashore
Periwinkles, struggling to survive the seashore battleground, have developed a genetic ‘toolkit’ to help them adapt to different environments, a new study shows.
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Rice with fewer stomata requires less water and is better suited for climate change
Rice plants engineered to have fewer stomata – tiny openings used for gas exchange - are more tolerant to drought and resilient to future climate change, a new study has revealed.
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Urgent change needed to regulate the environmental impacts of chemicals
Urgent change is needed to regulate the harmful impact chemicals have on the environment, a new study has revealed.