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Jacob Nickles and colleagues in the STFC Boulby Underground Laboratory
Jacob Nickles (left) and colleagues in the STFC Boulby Underground Laboratory

World’s deepest underground farm could reshape UK food production

A pioneering research project could transform the agriculture industry with the launch of the world’s deepest vertical farm, located 1.1km underground.
New high rise accommodation at Nine Elms, London

International research project will map the influence of the super-rich in public life, and empower citizens to combat the influence of the wealthy

A major new research project will explore how non-governmental organizations and citizens can better defend against the influence of the super-rich.
Commonwealth Secretariat (2019) Nigeria General Election - 3 women, dressed in colourful African attire

Colonialism and Gender Inequality: The Case of Political Representation in Nigeria

In the second edition of our masters students' blog series, Emeli Hanson investigates Colonialism and Gender Inequality - The Case of Political Representation in Nigeria.

A student walking on a rocky hill.

Two Geography students win SURE awards

Two students from the Department of Geography have been recognised for their work as part of SURE, the Sheffield Undergraduate Research Experience.

How communities can help manage urban flooding and water pollution

MAGIC was a 30-month project trialling new ways of managing surface water in our urban areas whilst also making them more healthy places. This new video explores how the project engaged with communities in Hull and East Yorkshire.