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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.
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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.
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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.
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Supply Chain Success in the REF2014
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Press Release - Organisations benefit from the Advanced Resource Efficiency Centre (AREC) - NOV 2014

The launch of a Advanced Resource Efficiency Centre, led by Professor Lenny Koh from Sheffield University Management School has got the attention of organisations looking to improve their sustainable credentials, both locally and on a national scale.
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Energy Policy: Sweating Our Assets with Rt Hon Laura Sandys MP

We are delighted to welcome the Rt Hon Laura Sandys MP to the University to speak about Energy Policy and how 'Sweating Our Assets' by recycling and re-manufacturing can help with the green circular economy.
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ESRC Festival of Social Science 2014

As part of the UK-wide Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC) Festival of Social Science, taking place from the 1st - 8th November 2014, we are holding two events relating to our research into sustainable supply chains.

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SCRS/ AREC workshop - 29th July 2014

51 industry representatives and academics explored supply chain challenges during a half day workshop held at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre.