As part of the University of Sheffield’s commitment to providing students and graduates with employment opportunities within sustainability, we are delighted to share three exciting…
Carbon in the walls: A Retrofit Revolution?
Debate over whether to demolish or retrofit the empty John Lewis building in Sheffield city centre is rising, but what is retrofitting and is it a greener alternative?
Implementing a University-wide Social Value Framework
The University of Sheffield is applying the NSVF through its procurement practices, in line with its sustainability strategy. These measures will be used to inform ethical and social value decisions throughout university procurement.
A chemist’s answer to climate change
Professor Tony Ryan and Professor Rachael Rothman have recently proposed a novel method to continue producing chemicals without the need for fossil fuels. Here, they explain how agricultural waste can be repurposed to meet carbon requirements in the chemicals industry whilst utilising durable plastics as a carbon sequestration method.
Reusable cup scheme as part of low waste drive
A new collaborative project between University scientists and Accommodation & Commercial Services (ACS) is reducing the amount of packaging waste produced at our cafes through…
AI to help reduce flooding and river pollution across Yorkshire
This can be used to reduce overflow of polluted waters into rivers thereby reducing river pollution and limit flooding events.
The Sustainable Gift Guide
Christmas is the time for exchanging gifts with loved ones and getting together. This year, you could go a long way to making your Christmas more sustainable in giving the gift of carbon neutrality…
Sustainability Development Group – December
In December, the Sustainability Delivery Group met virtually and in person to discuss how they were keeping on track with their sustainability action plan amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.
University staff member joins the Archer Project to provide support through the pandemic
Project. Hear about University of Sheffield retail staff member Claire Fitzsimmons’ experience volunteering for the Archers Project and providing food for those in need across Sheffield.
Global study reveals that Indigenous lands protect tropical forests from deforestation
Researchers from the University of Sheffield have found that tropical deforestation and degradation is lower in Indigenous lands compared to other areas. Deforestation is also more prevalent in protected areas than Indigenous lands. This body of work goes towards understanding deforestation patterns and how to address them.