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University of Sheffield takes central role in new digital manufacturing research centres, with the aim of boosting UK manufacturing productivity

The University of Sheffield is to play a key role in the UK’s new Manufacturing Made Smarter research centres announced today (27 July 2021).
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How food prices are affected by oil, trade agreements and climate change

Concerns about inflation rates have risen as the UK economy begins its much-needed recovery from the effects of the pandemic.

| Published by The Conversation
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Dowty flying high with composite innovations

Engineers from the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) have ‘pushed the boundaries of the possible’ to develop next-generation propeller blades for cleaner, cheaper air travel.

A farmer on a rooftop garden in Durban, South Africa

Experts unite to help cities solve unprecedented climate challenges

Combining technological, nature-based and social solutions is the best way to make heavily populated cities more resilient to climate change, say researchers.

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Scientists publish a call to arms on the war on plastics

Scientists calling for more sustainable approaches to address the massive global challenges faced by plastic waste have published a call to action in Science.