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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.
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.
A pile of pieces of watermelon

UK scientists led by Sheffield University working with engineers to reduce food waste in developing countries

Scientists and engineers in the UK are working to use ideas from advanced space technology to improve the lives of farmers and reduce food waste in developing countries.
A diagram of a circular economy

ReTraCE: Realising the Transition towards the Circular Economy

The University of Sheffield AREC Research Centre will lead a €4 million research project and train a new cohort of thought leaders to drive the transition towards a more sustainable mode of production and consumption in Europe
An exterior photo of the Ella Armitage Building viewed from Brook Hill

AREC UK hosted strategic partners from China – CECC/CCIEE and DRTTA

Professor Lenny Koh welcomed our strategic partners DRTT and CECC/CCIEE to Sheffield University.
Speakers from across the World at the conference

Agrifood research and innovation going global
Members of AREC stood together in front of a wall sign about the centre's mission and vision

AREC Sustainability Workshop

Professor Lenny Koh welcomed a team of visitors and representatives from the Management School to a Sustainability workshop on Monday 22nd October 2018.