Peat bogs: restoring them could slow climate change – and revive a forgotten world
Peatlands were once widespread throughout the UK but their place in history has now largely been forgotten. Most of the debate around using natural habitats to draw down carbon from the atmosphere concerns planting trees and reforestation, some ecologists argue that a far better solution lies in restoring the peatlands that people have spent centuries draining and destroying.
Hallam design experts help textile business weave way to success
Design experts have created new packaging for a textile recycling firm that has helped the company expand.
Hallam academics’ work features at prestigious international architecture exhibition
The work of three Hallam academics has gone on display as part of the Venice Biennale - one of the most prestigious international architecture exhibitions.
Researchers call for greater focus on curbing excess consumption by wealthy households
A new study led by a team of researchers from Sheffield Hallam University aims to better understand the reasons for high consumption lifestyles and identify ways to enable sustainable reductions in consumption.
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.
New sustainability centre launched to help South Yorkshire achieve net zero ambitions
Sheffield Hallam is a major partner in a new research centre, which brings together world-leading experts with regional partners to support organisations across South Yorkshire to decarbonise.
Aimee Ambrose
Staff profile for Aimee Ambrose, Professor of Energy Policy at Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield Hallam collaborates with council on food waste project
Sheffield Hallam University is partnering with Sheffield City Council to introduce a food waste trial scheme to better understand the process of household food disposal across selected areas of Sheffield.
New fellowships launched to expand research into key societal challenges
Sheffield Hallam University has launched a new fellowship programme to recruit up to 40 leading researchers to help expand research into key societal issues including population health, climate change and AI.
Sheffield Hallam researchers install first of its kind energy harnessing playground in India
Working with local project partners, researchers from Sheffield Hallam University have designed and installed the first of its kind energy harnessing playground that stimulates crop growth as children play and learn.