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A view of a row of freezers inside a Biosciences lab

Saving energy in the School of Biosciences

The School of Biosciences is cutting energy use by optimising its fleet of Ultra-Low Temperature (ULT) freezers, achieving energy savings without compromising sample preservation.
A display on the dashboard of an electric vehicle showing the battery charge level

Reduce demand and recycle critical materials like lithium, say top engineers

A University of Sheffield professor has contributed to a new report calling for a national materials strategy that addresses the rising demand for critical materials.
An exterior close up view of the Wave

University of Sheffield awarded Social Infrastructure Project of the Year for The Wave

The University of Sheffield’s newest building, the Wave, has been awarded Social Infrastructure Project of the Year at the British Construction Industry Awards (BCIA).
An interior view of The Wave

University of Sheffield adopts sustainable cleaning practices

The University of Sheffield has made significant changes to its cleaning processes, saving thousands of litres of water and substantially reducing carbon emissions related to cleaning.
A group of students and staff ready to give out kitchenware at the Free Shop

Thousands of items of kitchenware given out at University ‘Free Shop’ to new students

In the most successful Free Shop to date, over 4,000 pieces of kitchenware and items of clothing were given out to almost 400 new students.