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Research at Sheffield

Finding practical solutions to global food, energy and climate challenges creating a sustainable future for everyone.

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Finding practical solutions to climate challenges

A Sheffield Made sustainable future

Our scientists and students are playing a critical role in pioneering real-world solutions needed to tackle climate change.

Our sustainability research
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Energy Institute

Researching an affordable and clean energy future that is safe, secure and sustainable.

Our energy future

Crops

Institute for Sustainable Food

Researching how we can create a resilient and sustainable food system in an era of population growth and climate change.

Our food future

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The Grantham Centre for Sustainable Futures

Bringing together students, businesses, academia and policy to create solutions to sustainability challenges.

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Leverhulme Centre for Climate Change Mitigation

Investigating the role of enhanced rock weathering as a means to cool the planet

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Urban Institute

Addressing the major social, economic and environmental challenges facing our cities today and in the future.

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Our sustainability experts

Our researchers and academics are available for expert comment and opinions on topics related to sustainability and the climate emergency. 


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