Sustainability News News stories Our sustainability research is helping to tackle some of the pressing environmental and social challenges facing the planet. 5 December 2023 University of Sheffield ranked 24th in the world for sustainability in QS rankings The University of Sheffield has been ranked 24th globally out of more than 1,400 institutions in the 2024 QS World University Rankings: Sustainability, as well as 7th in the UK and 12th in Europe. Search Our climate projections for 2500 show an Earth that is alien to humans There are many reports based on scientific research that talk about the long-term impacts of climate change by the year 2100, but people born today will only be 70 by 2100. What will the world look like for their children and grandchildren? 26 September 2021 | Published by The Conversation How soon could carbon capture technology solve industry CO₂ shortages? It may seem surprising that CO₂ also keeps certain essential industries functioning. How can there be a shortage of something we’re desperately trying to emit less of? Couldn’t we just pull it down from the atmosphere and pump it into factories? 24 September 2021 | Published by The Conversation Novel machining lands substantial weight reduction The AMRC has overcome one of its biggest challenges to date - machining an aircraft bogie beam and axle assembly that aims to be 20 per cent lighter to improve the efficiency of landing gears and support the vision for cleaner aviation. 20 September 2021 Charging ahead: how to make sure the electric vehicle transition is sustainable and just The problem with the mass adoption of electric vehicles lies in how to sustainably and cheaply supply cars with power. 3 September 2021 | Published by The Conversation DACS paves the way for automation in construction A groundbreaking robotic paving slab cutting process harnessing innovative digital technologies such as AI and automation is being developed for the construction industry to improve productivity and safety while reducing waste and disruption. 25 August 2021 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Current page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 … Next page Next › Last page Last »