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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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Professor Mike Thelwall gives inaugural lecture

Professor Mike Thelwall of the Information School recently delivered his inaugural lecture, 'How helpful are AI and bibliometrics for assessing the quality of academic research?'
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Smarter, Greener Extractivism

Upcoming research seminar from Pat Brodie, School of Information and Communication Studies at University College Dublin, Ireland, organised by the Information School Digital Societies Research Group.
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Law Teacher of the Year 2024

A huge congratulations to Kate Campbell-Pilling who has been shortlisted for this year's Law Teacher of the Year award.
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New AI research at University of Sheffield awarded share of £100 million government funding

New research that will build principles for the responsible use of AI across the public, private and third sectors at the University of Sheffield, has been awarded a share of £100 million in government funding.

Child of the North 2024 Campaign report