News News stories Adobe stock image of car exhaust pipe Low-income and diverse communities face 33 per cent more air pollution in major northern cities Low-income and ethnically diverse communities in post-industrial Northern English cities face up to 33 per cent more air pollution than their neighbours in wealthier areas, according to new University of Sheffield research. 16 January 2026 ‘Green language gap’ stalling UK sustainability efforts A ‘language barrier’ is undermining the UK’s transition to a green economy, a new report led by the University of Sheffield has revealed. 16 January 2026 New Chancellor of University of Sheffield installed at historic graduation ceremony Former Chief Economist of the Bank of England, Andy Haldane, was installed as the new Chancellor of the University of Sheffield today (12 January 2026). 12 January 2026 UK’s leading money saving expert and Team GB’s most decorated Paralympian receive honorary degrees from University of Sheffield The UK's favourite money saving expert Martin Lewis and Team GB's most successful Paralympian Dame Sarah Storey will receive honorary degrees from the University of Sheffield, in recognition of their outstanding achievements. 12 January 2026 Search
