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University organises day of scientific discovery for budding young scientist
A budding young scientist was taken on an intriguing journey of scientific discovery when staff at the University of Sheffield organised a special day of activities to reignite his passion for the subject.
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University of Sheffield graduates gather in America to support students and research which makes a difference
University of Sheffield graduates in the USA gathered in Boston on Saturday (5 May 2018) to hear more about vital research and student scholarships.
Categorised under: International, Students and alumni and Science
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Potatoes prove to be nation's most popular crop in first national own-grown food survey since second world war
Potatoes are the nation’s most popular crop according to the first survey of own-grown fruit and vegetable production since the Dig for Victory campaign during the second world war.
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Money can’t buy happiness, but poverty harms mental health
People often say that money can’t buy happiness; however a new collection of scientific studies published this week (Friday 27 April 2018) highlights how living in poverty can significantly harm people’s mental health.
Categorised under: International, Research and Science
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University of Sheffield unveils revolutionary multi-million pound electron microscopy facility
The University of Sheffield’s new multi-million pound electron microscopy facility was officially opened this week with a visit by Dr Richard Henderson, winner of the 2017 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
Categorised under: Teaching, Students and alumni, Research and Science
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New partnerships in science and innovation between Sheffield and China
Professor Sir Keith Burnett FRS, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sheffield, is visiting China this week with scholars from the University’s Faculty of Science.
Categorised under: Awards and achievements, International and Science
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Photosynthetic protein structure that harvests and traps infrared light
Scientists from the University of Sheffield have solved the structure of a photosynthetic protein to reveal how it converts near-infrared light into an electrical charge.
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University of Sheffield Professor appears in David Attenborough’s new BBC documentary
A zoology professor and inspirational teacher from the University of Sheffield will appear in a new nature documentary with Sir David Attenborough this weekend (Saturday 31 March 2018).
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Britain’s emissions dropped by six per cent in 2016 by switching from coal to natural gas
Britain’s emissions dropped by six per cent in 2016 by switching from coal to natural gas a new study from the University of Sheffield has revealed.
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Payments to protect carbon stored in forests must increase to defend against rubber plantations, research finds
Efforts to protect tropical forests in Southeast Asia for the carbon they store may fail because protection payments are too low, according to new research involving the University of Sheffield.
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The conflict between males and females could replace the evolution of new species
Males and females of the same species can evolve to be so different that they prevent other species from evolving or colonising habitats, according to new research involving the University of Sheffield.
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Farming crops with rocks to reduce CO2 and improve global food security
Farming crops with crushed rocks could help to improve global food security and capture CO2 from the atmosphere, a new study has found.
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Scientists identify factors which drive the evolution of herbicide resistance
Scientists from the University of Sheffield have identified factors which are driving the evolution of herbicide resistance in crops – something which could also have an impact on medicine as well as agriculture.
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Lord Sainsbury opens the National Technician Development Centre at the University of Sheffield
Lord Sainsbury was a special guest at the opening ceremony of the National Technician Development Centre for Higher Education which took place at the University of Sheffield today (Tuesday 13 February 2018).
Categorised under: Engineering, Events and Science
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University of Sheffield signs up as Northern Powerhouse partner during ministerial visit
The University of Sheffield has cemented its long-standing commitment to supporting economic growth in the north by becoming a Northern Powerhouse partner during a visit by Northern Powerhouse Minister Jake Berry to its Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) today (Monday 12 February 2018).
Categorised under: Engineering, Events, Research and Science