‘Rediscovering soils: knowledge and care in the world of soil’

When is the last time you thought about soil? And yet without soils, you could not exist. Without soils there is no terrestrial life. Soils surround you. Soils sustain you. They support your home, filter …

Scientists discover networks of lakes and streams on Antarctica’s ice sheets

Scientists discover vast networks of lakes and streams on surface of Antarctica’s ice sheet Surface water drains onto ice shelves that are vulnerable to collapse Meltwater drainage is more extensive than previously thought and could …

Building eco-homes for every body

By Amita Bhakta (Loughborough University) and Jenny Pickerill (University of Sheffield) 

At the end of November 2015 Paris will be host to COP21 where leaders gather yet again to debate and discuss ways forward to tackle the multitude of climate challenges we face.

October 7, 2015April 18, 2017

Photo Essay: LowPerm workshop at UNIS

The University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS) was host to the inaugural workshop of the Sheffield University-led EU-LowPerm project (@LowPerm), which took place during the last week of August. Delegates from the United Kingdom (Prof. Andy …

For the Common Good: The Environment in the General Election 2015

Professor Jenny Pickerill, 21st April 2015 Views posted in comment articles are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the University of Sheffield. If you have been watching the election …