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Jacob Nickles and colleagues in the STFC Boulby Underground Laboratory
Jacob Nickles (left) and colleagues in the STFC Boulby Underground Laboratory

World’s deepest underground farm could reshape UK food production

A pioneering research project could transform the agriculture industry with the launch of the world’s deepest vertical farm, located 1.1km underground.

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Professor Helen Kennedy appointed to two government advisory networks

Professor Helen Kennedy has been appointed to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) College of Experts, and the Government Skills College of Experts. 
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Image from the PAVE Case Book interface

Amplifying public voice at the UN AI for Good summit

Dr Susan Oman shares work on public engagement in AI at the AI for Good summit in Geneva.
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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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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.
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‘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.
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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
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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.
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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...