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New €1.8 million European-Latin American research network asks who pays the price of the green transition

Researchers from the Faculty of Social Sciences will join an international network of academics & organisations examining the consequences of Europe’s green transition for Latin American countries where materials for rechargeable batteries are mined.
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New research projects announced to tackle overheating in UK hospitals

Three new research projects have launched which aim to enhance patient safety by addressing the urgent threat of extreme heat in NHS buildings.
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Sheffield researchers help national charity Play England secure £18m in the chancellor's budget for England's play areas

Researchers from the Faculty of Social Sciences have helped national charity Play England secure £18m in the chancellor's budget to improve and update children’s play areas.

The importance of child friendly cities

Professor Helen Woolley discusses the importance of child friendly cities as part of a new international podcast programme with American journalist, Michael Smerconish.
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MArch graduate and former Head of School appointed to ACAN Steering Group

School of Architecture and Landscape graduate Aakash Mathialagan has been appointed to join the Architects Climate Action Network’s Steering Group.