Sustainability News News stories Our sustainability research is helping to tackle some of the pressing environmental and social challenges facing the planet. 5 December 2023 University of Sheffield ranked 24th in the world for sustainability in QS rankings The University of Sheffield has been ranked 24th globally out of more than 1,400 institutions in the 2024 QS World University Rankings: Sustainability, as well as 7th in the UK and 12th in Europe. Search World’s first low-energy bioplastics developed with the University of Sheffield raises £2 million investment The world’s first low-energy, non-oil-based, high-performance bioplastic, developed by Floreon with the University of Sheffield, has secured £2 million financing from Northern Gritstone. 22 November 2023 University of Sheffield recognised for supporting students and scholars seeking sanctuary The University of Sheffield has been named a ‘University of Sanctuary’ in recognition of its support for displaced people. 6 November 2023 Consumers angry at retail industry for producing plastic waste, study finds 11 October 2023 Success of University BetterPoints scheme leads to city-wide rollout A free app which turns steps, cycle rides and bus trips into shopping vouchers or donations to local charities has been launched across the city, after its success at the University of Sheffield. 2 October 2023 Revolutionary energy storage technology being trialled by University of Sheffield engineers New energy storage technology, which could significantly reduce household bills and help the UK achieve net zero, is being trialled by researchers from the University of Sheffield. 25 September 2023 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous Page 1 Current page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next page Next › Last page Last »