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Grafitti which reads "be the change"
17 June 2022

A social and political problem – exploring the role of social science research in tackling the climate crisis

Jenny Pickerill and Matt Watson explain why the climate emergency is a social and political problem and how solutions must come from social science research alongside any technological advances we might make.
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15 June 2022

Significant holes in election spending, new report reveals

Nearly 15 per cent of spending by political parties during the 2019 UK general election campaign is unaccounted for, according to a new report from researchers at the University of Sheffield.
Firth court
9 June 2022

University of Sheffield ranked within top 100 universities in 2023 QS World University Rankings

The University of Sheffield has been ranked as one of the top 100 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2023, reaffirming its position as a leading global university for teaching and research excellence.
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Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 results are released

The Faculty of Social Sciences is delighted with the results of the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, which demonstrate the quality and excellence of research conducted across the Social Sciences.

12 May 2022
Suburban terraced houses, Sheffield

Launch of The 2021 Crook Public Service Fellowship Reports

On 21st April 2022 a live panel discussion took place celebrating the launch of The Crook Public Service Fellowship 2021 reports.

21 April 2022
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People using laptops

New £2m ESRC productivity award for Diversity and Productivity project

Professor Steve McIntosh and Professor Andy Dickerson are part of the team working to advance understanding of the barriers to creating a diverse workforce and provide new evidence on the benefits of diversity to business performance.

6 April 2022 | UK Research and Innovation
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Social Sciences subjects are among the world’s best in global subject rankings

The QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022 have ranked a number of Social Sciences departments among the world’s best, demonstrating the excellence within the Faculty.

6 April 2022
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Innovative programme supports social scientists to develop new ventures

The Faculty of Social Sciences has received funding from the ESRC which will support entrepreneurial research staff in developing their venture ideas from their research.

30 March 2022