Discarded mattresses that currently end up in landfill could be used to grow food for refugees in desert environments around the world.
From four wheels to two
Rain or shine, staff and students at Sheffield University are used to catching sight of Peter Anstess cycling around campus.
Leading research into sustainable food systems
The University of Sheffield has been awarded £1.2 million to lead a network of researchers working to build a sustainable, resilient global food system.
Reducing Academic Flying
What can Universities do to reduce flying?
Introducing our new Vice-President for Research
Professor Sue Hartley on sustainability, research ambitions, and some surprising things about Sheffield.
Becoming hedgehog friendly
We’ve been awarded a bronze accreditation for our efforts to make campus more hedgehog friendly.
SusSEd 2020
Every year, Green Impact organises the Sustainability Skills and Education (SusSEd) series, a collection of engaging lunchtime talks open to all staff and students.
Tackling climate crisis can boost productivity
Academics from Sheffield told politicians and business leaders in Doncaster that tackling climate change could help boost the borough’s productivity.
Sustainability Delivery Group – January
Each month, academic, professional services and student sustainability leaders come together to discuss the ongoing sustainability work across the University.
Less flamboyant flowers are more resilient to climate chaos
Plant varieties with smaller, simpler flowers are better able to cope with flooding and drought, a study by University of Sheffield and Royal Horticultural Society…