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England’s public library collections are in danger of being hollowed out, new research warns

England’s public libraries are facing a quiet hollowing out, according to a major new study from the University of Sheffield.
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New study calls for rethink of domestic abuse responses in children’s services

A major new study funded by the Nuffield Foundation has raised concerns about how domestic violence and abuse is understood and responded to within children’s services.
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Cross-faculty project bridges architecture, religious studies and infrastructure by considering parish churches as hubs for local heat networks

A new collaboration between the Faculties of Social Sciences and Engineering will consult with Sheffield clergy, businesses and communities to explore the feasibility of local churches operating networks to heat nearby buildings.
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Carers Week 2026: Building Carer-Friendly Communities

This week marks Carers Week, and the spotlight this year is being turned on the hidden ecosystems that keep our society afloat. The Centre for Care is at the forefront of this movement with their community-focused research.
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Academics and performers unite for Festival of Social Science

University of Sheffield experts have teamed up with artists, theatre groups and performers to bring their research to life as part of the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Festival of Social Science.
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How is digital technology affecting democracy?

Dr Kate Dommett’s research looks at how digital tools are affecting the relationship between people and politicians, and how digital technology has had a fundamental impact on democratic politics.
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Sheffield Geographer secures funding for major research into food resilience in times of pandemic

The project will enhance the resilience of the overall UK food system by supporting the under-resourced, but crucial, local food sector.
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Do social media companies undervalue the expertise of online communities?

In a new LSE Impact Blog post, Dr Stefania Vicari explores how an online community has developed a longstanding and effective forum for information about breast cancer.

| LSE Impact Blog
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Researchers return from remote Greenland cave expedition

Dr Andrew Sole and Dr Adam Igneczi from the Department of Geography recently returned from the groundbreaking trip to one of the areas most vulnerable to climate change.