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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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Diverse geography of Britain's 82 largest islands revealed

A University of Sheffield academic has worked with Ordnance Survey to showcase the diverse geography and unique characteristics of Britain’s largest islands.
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Urban Institute launch white paper on urban robotics and automation

A white paper on how robotics and autonomous systems technology has the potential to change urban life has been published by a team from the Urban Institute.
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UK public toilets failing to meet basic needs, research finds

Public toilets in the UK are failing to meet the basic needs of many, researchers from the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University have found.
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Architecture and Journalism top tables in Guardian University Guide 2019

The School of Architecture and School of Journalism, Media and Communication at the University of Sheffield have been named best in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2019.
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Major research project launches to solve UK’s productivity puzzle

A new national research network which aims to improve understanding of the factors affecting UK productivity was officially launched in London this month.