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Colin Nolden

Sheffield researcher appointed Specialist Adviser of the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee

Dr Colin Nolden, Senior Research Fellow at the Energy Institute and based at Sheffield University Management School, has recently been appointed Specialist Adviser of the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee (ESNZ).
two men in hi-vis jackets shovel cement which is pouring from a tube

The green steel revolution is creating demand for new approaches to cement production, study finds

The UK’s race to reach net-zero is rapidly transforming two of its most carbon intensive industries – steel and cement. However new research warns that progress in one, could hinder the other with major implications on the nation’s climate strategy.
The Dean and undergraduate Dean's List winners 2025
The Dean and undergraduate Dean's List winners 2025

Celebrating outstanding student achievements and contributions, undergraduate class of 2025

Management School students were celebrated and thanked for their amazing accomplishments, at the School’s annual Summer Prize Giving and Thank You event, held on 23 July at the University’s prestigious Firth Hall.

Firth Court with Arts Tower in the background

University of Sheffield ranked within top 100 universities in QS World University Rankings

The University of Sheffield has been ranked within the top 100 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2026, reaffirming its place as a leading global university for teaching and research excellence.
The research team and Lord John Hendy KC.

Researchers, trade unionists, politicians and policy experts come together to reflect on Centre for Decent Work research

The Centre for Decent Work co-hosted a workshop on the theme 'Work, Employment and Trade Union Organisation in the UK Parcel Delivery Sector: The Challenges for Workplace Regulation'.

Dr Abi O'Connor.

Dr Abi O’Connor joins CRAFiC through the Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship scheme

Abi O’Connor will join Sheffield University Management School’s Centre for Research into Accounting and Finance in Context to research a project titled ‘Following urban assetisation: a comparative theory of local state restructuring’.
Maria speaking at the TEDx event.

Management School and Economics dual student awarded the Chancellor’s Medal

Congratulations to Maria Jose Gordillo, BA Business Management and Economics with Placement Year student, on receiving the Chancellor’s Medal 2025!
Hot Steel Moving Into Forging Machine

University of Sheffield researchers to transform UK steel and manufacturing

Two major new research hubs that are set to revolutionise UK steel and digital manufacturing, have been launched with the help of researchers from the University of Sheffield.
Erica Ballantyne and colleagues at the panel event.

Dr Erica Ballantyne takes part in panel at UKREiiF

Dr Erica Ballantyne spoke in a panel, organised by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, at the UK's Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF).