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.
Female worker stood by plastic recycling piles

University of Sheffield tackling plastic pollution with innovation and action this World Environment Day

This World Environment Day 2025, which focuses on ending plastic pollution, the University of Sheffield highlights the steps we are taking to reduce plastic use and waste both on campus and beyond.

A whale shark in the sea off the coast of Cancun

New body-size database holds the key to saving marine life

A new tool which catalogues the maximum body size of marine animals is opening the door to a deeper understanding of the ocean’s biodiversity
Peregrine Falcon chick sitting on a person's lap

Three healthy Peregrine Falcon chicks ringed in Sheffield as urban nesting success continues

Three Peregrine Falcon chicks were recently successfully ringed at the University of Sheffield's St George's Church site.

Dentistry student carrying out a procedure on a patient

Student-led sustainability effort sees University of Sheffield excel in 2025 Planetary Health Report Card results

The Planetary Health Report Card (PHRC) has released its 2025 results which report on the status of the previous academic year.