New research project set to document the social history of home heating
A new project by researchers at Sheffield Hallam University aims to document the social history of home heating in Britain as the era of fossil fuel heating comes to an end.
New report highlights urgent need for targeted support for SMEs to achieve net zero
Small and medium-sized enterprises face significant challenges accessing decarbonisation support with less than one per cent benefiting from current initiatives, according to a new report by the UK Energy Research Centre.
Sheffield Hallam to host climate innovation conference
The breadth of Green Future research currently being developed across Sheffield Hallam will underscore the annual Innovation Conference and AIM (Academic Industry Meeting) Day, which takes place at the University this week.
Researchers embark on project to improve efficiency of UK’s national rail network
A two-year project to improve the resilience and efficiency of the UK’s national rail network has been launched.
Generation Z members say they want sustainable clothes but buy fast fashion instead – new research
Generation Z members say they want their clothes to be sustainable but still regularly buy fast fashion, demonstrating a ‘clear gap’ between ideals and practice, new research shows.
Design Futures named design team of the year at UK Packaging Awards
The Design Futures packaging team has been recognised as Design Team of the Year for the fourth time in six years at the UK Packaging Awards 2020 – with Sheffield Hallam the only university represented at the flagship industry awards.
Landmark report reveals priorities for South Yorkshire’s net-zero future
Over 600,000 homes across the region require energy-efficiency retrofits to meet the government's 2050 net-zero target, a landmark report on the future of sustainability in South Yorkshire has found.
Sheffield Hallam-led project features in international exhibition exploring sustainable futures
A Sheffield Hallam University-led project which examines the changing role of home heating in the UK, Sweden, Finland and Romania features as part of a new international exhibition exploring sustainable futures through art.
Social science festival returns to discuss how society will respond to Covid-19
From exploring how active travel can be embedded into our daily lives to understanding how our working life has become fundamentally changed by a global pandemic – the 2020 Festival of Social Sciences will explore pioneering research from Sheffield Hallam University.
Successful climate action initiative celebrated by pupils from across South Yorkshire
School pupils from across South Yorkshire have come together to celebrate a successful climate action project which has supported more than 600 children to understand the importance of sustainability.