Policy Research Post-Brexit pathways for research – science editorial The UK’s departure from the European Union has provoked intense discussion on all sides about how the benefits of EU-UK research collaboration can be preserved. James Wilsdon, professor of research policy and associate director of the Grantham Centre, has written an editorial in Science magazine. The piece explores explores what […] Read More
Blog, interviews and comment Latest News Research SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production Interview with Sarah Greenwood: the fiddle-playing packaging fairy Sarah Greenwood is a sustainable packaging specialist, or – as some call her – the ‘packaging fairy’. Her formidable expertise […] Read More
Latest News Research Desert Garden appeal Scientists from The Institute of Sustainable Food and the Grantham Centre are helping Syrian refugees to grow fresh food from […] Read More
Latest News Policy Research SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production Our plastics experts call for new standards for bio-based, biodegradable and compostable plastics New types of bioplastic – for example, materials claiming to be compostable or made from bio materials – keep appearing. […] Read More
Blog, interviews and comment Latest News Research SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities Green barrier to reduce air pollution for children Something amazing is happening at Hunters Bar Infant School in Sheffield. A living wall of plants is appearing in the […] Read More
Latest News Research Listen to the scientists Our Director Tony Ryan explains why a new paper by Peter Horton and Ben Horton vindicates Greta Thunberg and Extincton […] Read More
Latest News Research Reducing single-use plastic milk bottles in university cafes A new Grantham Centre project aims to drastically reduce single-use plastic in The University of Sheffield cafes. Our Cow Molly […] Read More
Publications Research SDG 2 Zero Hunger SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation NEW PAPER: Circular economy fertilization Grantham Scholar Emanga Alobwede has published her first paper! The paper is called ‘Circular economy fertilization: Testing micro and macro […] Read More
Latest News Research Plastics: Redefining Single-Use – The First Big Meet Up Our £1 million pound UKRI funded plastics project got off to a flying start. Our 2 day stakeholder event at […] Read More
Latest News Research SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production New £1 Million Research Project At The Grantham Centre To Re-Think Plastics Production And Use Plastics: Redefining Single-Use is a new multidisciplinary research project announced on December 18th by the Science Minister. This £1 million […] Read More