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Field of solar panels with green crops being grown underneath

Harvesting the sun twice: Agrivoltaics shows promise for sustainable food, energy and water management in East Africa

Combining solar power production with agriculture can significantly boost crop yields, conserve water and generate low-carbon electricity for areas particularly vulnerable to climate change, a new study has shown.
John Crane

New University of Sheffield and John Crane partnership to drive clean energy innovation

The University of Sheffield has launched a new partnership with John Crane, a global leader in rotating equipment solutions and energy transition technologies and services.
Professor Timothy O'Farrell in the National 6G Radio Systems Facility at the University of Sheffield
Professor Timothy O'Farrell FREng will work closely with industrial sponsor Keysight Technologies to overcome key challenges in the development of 6G mobile networks.

University of Sheffield engineering professor set to drive development of 6G networks

A University of Sheffield professor is set to play a key role in developing the next generation of mobile networks - 6G - after being awarded a new Research Chair from the Royal Academy of Engineering.

microscope image of MRSA bacteria

MRSA's double defence against antibiotics

Scientists have discovered the mechanism which allows the superbug Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) to become highly resistant to antibiotics, paving the way for new approaches to control infectious disease.
a piece of research equipment - which looks like a jet engine displayed in a blue metal frame - sits in front of a tube in a white room

Sustainable aviation fuels to be driven by new Boeing and University of Sheffield partnership

Sustainable aviation fuels which will reduce the carbon emissions associated with flying will be driven by a new partnership between Boeing and the University of Sheffield.

A photo of Ben Giles

Filmmaker who has worked with Oasis, David Attenborough and Ed Sheeran awarded honorary degree

A filmmaker who created music videos for Oasis and Paul Weller is one of five esteemed recipients receiving honorary doctorates from the University of Sheffield over the next two weeks.
The Race Equality Commission Panel

Sheffield’s Race Equality Commision report is launched

Sheffield’s Race Equality Commission has published a new report which urges key organisations in Sheffield to work together to create a city which actively fights racism.
An offshore wind farm seen on a cloudy and windy day

University of Sheffield chosen to be Siemens’ top tier innovation partner

Global technology giant Siemens has chosen the University of Sheffield to be in its top tier of innovation partners, as part of its new global research and innovation ecosystems announced today (12 July 2022).
Concept art for what a black hole could look like

Unlocking a mystery of the Universe: sensitive dark matter detector comes to life

Scientists at the University of Sheffield have partnered in an international research project to search for invisible dark matter particles.