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University of Sheffield tackling plastic pollution with innovation and action this World Environment Day

This World Environment Day 2025, which focuses on ending plastic pollution, the University of Sheffield highlights the steps we are taking to reduce plastic use and waste both on campus and beyond.

Peregrine Falcon chick sitting on a person's lap

Three healthy Peregrine Falcon chicks ringed in Sheffield as urban nesting success continues

Three Peregrine Falcon chicks were recently successfully ringed at the University of Sheffield's St George's Church site.

Dentistry student carrying out a procedure on a patient

Student-led sustainability effort sees University of Sheffield excel in 2025 Planetary Health Report Card results

The Planetary Health Report Card (PHRC) has released its 2025 results which report on the status of the previous academic year.

The exterior of the the University of Sheffield Energy Innovation Centre

Groundbreaking gas decarbonisation study to be led by University of Sheffield and Suiso

The University of Sheffield has partnered with local startup Suiso on a three-month pilot study to demonstrate its innovative gas decarbonisation technology.
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Students urged to “Donate, Don’t Waste” at the end of the university year

As the academic year draws to a close, the University of Sheffield is partnering with Sheffield Hallam University and Sheffield City Council to provide the annual 'Donate, Don't Waste' initiative.