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A photograph of the Suyuparina Mountain Glacier, in Peru.
Suyuparina Glacier, Peru

Shrinking Andean glaciers threaten water supply of 90 million people, global policy makers warned

Scientists from the University of Sheffield will warn policymakers that the shrinking glaciers of the Andes threaten the water supply of 90 million people on the South American continent at the first-ever World Day for Glaciers hosted by UNESCO.
A chart showing the core samples used in the research.
Source: Deltares, Utrecht University, TNO Netherlands Geological Service, Delft University of Technology, the Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ), University of Leeds, University of Sheffield, University of Amsterdam, LIAG and BGR.

New data on historic sea level rise will help scientists see into the future of global warming

New research on historical sea-level rise will give scientists new knowledge into how global warming will affect the earth’s rapidly melting ice sheets.
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Dr Kate Miltner joins UK Young Academy

We are pleased to announce that Dr Kate Miltner has joined the UK Young Academy, an interdisciplinary network of early-career professionals and researchers working together to tackle pressing global and local challenges and promote lasting change.
Students talking around a piano

‘Britain’s kids have got talent’: new report calls for schools to boost opportunities for children in the north to get creative

The talents of millions of children are being wasted according to a new report which is urging creativity to be embedded into an inclusive school curriculum.
Three children playing with a hand held gaming device

How video games can support children’s wellbeing

Dr Fiona Scott discusses the positive impact that playing video games can have on children for The Conversation.

| Published in The Conversation
A museum display with a painting of an eye on canvas, a selection of 7" vinyl records in a stand, and badges which say Discover.

Museum display celebrates mature learners returning to education

Personal stories from people making their way back into education are celebrated in a display at Weston Park Museum.
Head and shoulders image of Clare Rishbeth

International Women’s Day 2025 - Clare Rishbeth

This month is International Women’s Day. To mark the event we are showcasing some of our amazing female academics whose research is helping to make a positive impact on the lives of other women. Here we feature Professor Clare Rishbeth...
Rivers of Reading activity hosted by Dr Sabine Little

University of Sheffield helping children to create a ‘Reading River’ for World Book Day®

World Book Day® has teamed up with the University of Sheffield to celebrate the importance of reading and help children chart their personal reading journey for this year’s event on 6 March 2025.
Maria Tomlinson with Knowledge Exchange and Impact Award

International Women’s Day 2025 - Maria Tomlinson

This month is International Women’s Day. To mark the event we are showcasing some of our amazing female academics whose research is helping to make a positive impact on the lives of other women. Here we feature Dr Maria Tomlinson...