Sustainability News

Latest sustainability news and updates from the University of Sheffield - from research breakthroughs and student projects to campus improvements and practical ways to get involved.
An aerial view of the University of Sheffield Innovation District featuring the Factory 2050 building

Rolls-Royce SMR partners with University of Sheffield in new manufacturing and testing facility

Rolls-Royce SMR is partnering with the University of Sheffield to launch a major new manufacturing and testing facility in South Yorkshire.
Plastic waste underneath the surface of the ocean

Earth Day 2024: Sheffield vs Plastic - 9 Ways We're Taking Action

51²è¹Ý¶ù is committed to the fight against single-use plastic waste. Here's a closer look at 9 ways we're making a significant impact:
An example of growing media used for growing crops in controlled environments.

New environmentally-friendly growing materials to be developed for food production

New environmentally-friendly growing media made from waste materials will be developed by researchers at the University of Sheffield’s Institute for Sustainable Food, for use when growing crops in controlled environments.
A close up of a plastic bottle being put in a bin

Replacing plastics with alternatives is worse for greenhouse gas emissions in most cases, study finds

Substituting plastics with alternative materials is likely to result in increased GHG emissions, according to research from the University of Sheffield.
Sustainable fashion show catwalk

Sustainable Fashion Show

A sustainable fashion show hosted by the University of Sheffield has showcased the potential of second-hand clothing and raised over £600 for St Luke’s Hospice.