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Polymer chemist named recipient of prestigious award

University of Sheffield polymer chemist Professor Steve Armes will receive the 2024 Journal of Colloid and Interface Science (JCIS) Darsh Wasan Award for his outstanding contributions to research at the interface between polymer chemistry and colloid
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A representation of what the European Solar Telescope will look like when constructed at the observatory in La Palma, Spain.

UK and Europe join forces for construction of largest ever European Solar Telescope

Construction of the largest ever solar telescope built in Europe, designed to provide unparalleled insight into the phenomena of space weather, will be supported by the University of Sheffield, it has been announced today (25 July 2023).
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Science staff scoop honours in this year’s Education Awards

The Faculty of Science has been recognised at this year’s Education Awards 2023 - which celebrates excellent practice in learning and teaching at the University.

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