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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.
Third year Geography student Emily Doyland in Kenya.

Third year Geography student conducts research in Kenya as part of GLOSS

The following blog post was written by third year BSc Geography student Emily Doyland about her recent trip to Kenya, courtesy of Global Learning Opportunities in the Social Sciences (GLOSS).
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1.2 million living in UK food deserts, studys shows

1.2 million people in the UK are living in low income areas where households struggle to buy affordable fresh fruit and vegetables, according to a new study.
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Landslides triggered by human activity on the rise, study shows

More than 50,000 people were killed by landslides around the world between 2004 and 2016, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Sheffield.
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Politicians and local journalism key to combating ‘fake news’, study shows

Politicians and local journalists can play a key role in fighting the rise in ‘fake news’, according to new research from the Information School.
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Urban Institute academic research to analyse climate action in smaller cities

An Urban Institute academic is to lead a major new research project which will analyse actions taken by smaller cities around the world to combat climate change.