New archaeological ‘high definition’ sourcing sharpens understanding of the past

22 May 2013 A new method of sourcing the origins of artefacts in high definition is set to improve our understanding of the past.

University of Sheffield chosen as Centre of Excellence for Engineering and Architecture

15 May 2013 The University of Sheffield’s Department of Civil Engineering and School of Architecture have been chosen by the Royal Academy of Engineering to jointly develop one of four new ‘Centres of Excellence in Sustainable Building Design’ in the UK.

Research which makes a difference recognised by new awards

14 May 2013 Impact making academics from the University of Sheffield whose research has transformed the world we live in have received trophies as well as thousands of pounds of grants from a funding body for their research at a new annual awards ceremony.

University in the media

24 May 2013

Dr Ellery Frahm from the University of Sheffield’s Department of Archaeology discusses his research which has shown how the collapse of an ancient urban civilisation in Syria has parallels with modern day events there.

BBC World Service (items starts: 5.36)