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…
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…
University of Sheffield and ITM Power announce green hydrogen Gigafactory
The University of Sheffield and energy storage and clean fuel company ITM Power have launched a pioneering collaboration to advance the hydrogen sector, including an…
How our university can help tackle the climate emergency
With the backdrop of COP26, a panel of students and staff met to showcase their contributions to sustainability at the University of Sheffield.
Why COP26 matters
Duncan Cameron, Professor of Plant and Soil Biology and co-director of the University of Sheffield Flagship research institute, the Institute for Sustainable Food, discusses why…
Sheffield at COP26
During the crucial COP26 meeting taking place in Glasgow (31 October – 12 November 2021), the University of Sheffield will be presenting a range of…
Sheffield student plays key role in student sustainability statement
The Student Commissioners of the Climate Commission for UK Higher and Further Education have published their COY16 (Conference of Youth) Student Statement.
Sustainable waste management
As of the 16th August, the University of Sheffield agreed a new waste and recycling contract which will continue our responsible and sustainable approach to…
Sheffield scientists publish a call to arms on the war on plastics
Scientists calling for more sustainable approaches to address the massive global challenges faced by plastic waste have published a call to action today in Science.
University of Sheffield ranks as one of the highest in the UK for eco-friendly fleets
Group1 Automotive has examined which universities have the highest percentage of electric cars in their fleets, which have the highest percentage of diesel, as well…