Sustainability News

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Latest sustainability news and updates from the University of Sheffield - from research breakthroughs and student projects to campus improvements and practical ways to get involved.
Exterior view of September Free Shop

Free Shop helps new students settle in sustainably

Students arriving in Sheffield this September will be able to collect free kitchenware and clothing at the University of Sheffield’s popular Free Shop, helping them to settle in quickly while cutting waste.
Clean energy summit graphic

South Yorkshire to host landmark national summit to drive clean energy superpower ambition

A landmark national summit will bring leaders from industry, policy and academia to South Yorkshire to accelerate the nation’s ambition of becoming a global clean energy superpower.

An image of a Marmalade Hoverfly hanging from a small bright yellow flower. The fly has a stripey yellow and black body and highlights of purple on the head.

Urbanisation linked to a 43 per cent drop in pollinating insects

Increasing urbanisation is linked to a decline in crucial pollinator populations, including nocturnal moths, hoverflies, and bees, according to a new study from the University of Sheffield.
The view of a plane's wing against a blue sky with clouds as seen from a passenger window

University of Sheffield to speed up sustainable aviation fuel production

The University of Sheffield has been awarded UK government funding to accelerate the production of sustainable aviation fuel and bring passengers a step closer to greener flights.
Firth court flower bed

Using water responsibly

We’re reducing our water use across campus in response to the hosepipe ban announced on 8 July