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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.
Four students and volunteers stood at the Scraith Wood Community Garden with spades and gardening tools

Sheffield students to makeover derelict plot into community garden

A derelict and overgrown plot of land is being transformed into a flourishing community garden thanks to a collaboration between University of Sheffield students and the Scraith Wood Tenants and Residents Association (TARA).
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Comment: Lib Dem proposals take social care reform seriously – but doubts remain over how they’d pay for it

Professor Kate Hamblin, Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Care, writes for The Conversation

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How can universities better support co-produced and participatory research?

Professor Beth Perry has been awarded Participatory Research funding from Research England (RE), recognising how participatory or co-produced research can strengthen research outcomes by involving communities and users of research.
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Sheffield Literacies and Language Conference 2024

We're thrilled to announce the programme for this year's Sheffield Literacies and Language Conference taking place at the University, Friday 14 - Saturday 15 June.
Professor Fraser McLeay, Management School Executive Board member

Professor Fraser McLeay appointed Dean of Sheffield University Management School

The University of Sheffield is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Fraser McLeay as the Dean of Sheffield University Management School with immediate effect.