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The Faculty of Social Sciences has a long-established reputation for producing world-leading research (REF 2014). We tackle the greatest challenges of our time and work to implement solutions.

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21 July 2021

Climate urbanism researcher honored with award for outstanding contributions to climate science

Professor Vanesa Castán Broto, from the Urban Institute at the University of Sheffield, has received an AXA Award for her outstanding contribution to climate science. The Award is endowed with €50,000.
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7 July 2021

Public concern about data use remains high, according to survey

New survey collated 2000 UK adults’ perceptions of data uses

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28 June 2021

Using street lighting to support pedestrian safety at night

Professor Steve Fotios and his colleagues from the Lighting Research Group (in the School of Architecture at the University of Sheffield) are researching ways to enhance street lighting, in order to support the visual needs of pedestrians.
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28 June 2021

Neighbourhoods most at risk of the economic impacts from COVID-19

Dr Jesse Matheson and Dr Enrico Vanino will present the results of their research from the COVID-19 Places Economic Recovery Index (CoPERI) project to partners in the Sheffield City Region on Thursday 1 July 2021.

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