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Boeing 747

New framework developed to allow rapid evaluation of decarbonisation technologies towards net zero

A new novel high-level framework is set to improve efficiency in life cycle assessment. In a new paper, the stakeholder-driven framework is applied to an aviation case study. This study is funded by BAE Systems.
Emissions being released from a chemical plant against a glowing skyline

Only four G20 countries set for positive ecological footprint by 2050, study finds

The UK along with 15 of the G20 nations are forecast to have a negative ecological footprint by 2050, according to new research from the University of Sheffield.
A speaker presenting at a conference.

Liang Kong attends the 2024 Hydrogen UK Conference

Liang Kong, Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Advanced Resource Efficiency Centre (AREC), attended the annual Hydrogen UK Conference on 12 March 2024.
IACMI visiting the University.

IACMI - The Composite Institute visit to the University of Sheffield

The representatives of IACMI - The Composite Institute visited the University of Sheffield on 5 March2024.
Solar panels

Science & Technology. Today interviews AREC Director Lenny Koh about Perovskite solar cells

Professor Lenny Koh, Director of Advanced Resource Efficiency Centre, was interviewed by Science & Technology. Today about Perovskite solar cells’ potential to greatly reduce energy payback periods.

Firth court

Prof Lenny Koh welcomes local MEP to the University

Prof Lenny Koh, director of the Advanced Resource Efficiency Centre (AREC) welcomed John Procter, MEP for Yorkshire & the Humber, to the University of Sheffield.
Globalisation

AREC and AMRC meet with UNIPART

Unipart visited the University of Sheffield in order to explore opportunities for future collaboration.

Factory

AREC Director Prof Lenny Koh appears live on BBC Breakfast

Professor Lenny Koh, Director of the Advanced Resource Efficiency Centre, School of Management, at the University of Sheffield, appeared live on the popular BBC Breakfast show to share her expertise on the reduction of negative environmental impacts
Networking

AREC Team Members Travel to USA to Foster Collaboration

Professor Lenny Koh, Director of Advanced Resource Efficiency Centre, School of Management, University of Sheffield, travelled to the United States in order to showcase her research and foster international and interdisciplinary collaboration.