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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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Public concern about data use remains high, according to survey

New survey collated 2000 UK adults’ perceptions of data uses

Town hall and Fargate

Neighbourhoods most at risk of the economic impacts from COVID-19

Dr Jesse Matheson and Dr Enrico Vanino will present the results of their research from the COVID-19 Places Economic Recovery Index (CoPERI) project to partners in the Sheffield City Region on Thursday 1 July 2021.
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Helping to achieve positive changes in equality and diversity for all working in the NHS

Jeremy Dawson is a Professor of Health Management for the Sheffield University Management School. His research aims to enhance the experiences of black and minority ethnic (BAME) staff within England’s National Health Service.
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Risk of forced labour in clothing industry rises due to pandemic and industry response

Deteriorating living and working conditions for workers in garment supply chains during the Covid-19 pandemic have increased the risk of forced labour, according to a new report from the University of Sheffield.
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Let there be light! Student journalists in public safety campaign

Brilliant work by journalism postgraduates has been published by the Star newspaper in a ground-breaking link-up with Sheffield's Journalism Studies department.