Comment Latest News SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy Training Photovoltaics or photosynthesis? By Oleksandra Korychenska For Journal Club physicist Dr Jenny Clark asked the Grantham Scholars to consider whether photovoltaics systems (such as silicone-based solar panels) or photosynthesis are best for capturing solar energy. Here, Grantham Scholar Oleksandra Korychenska explains the issues around these 2 systems. Sunlight is one of the most sustainable sources of […] Read More
Comment Latest News Policy SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy Training The energy conundrum with TUoS alumni at the Royal Society by Guy Mayneord In 2015, Grantham Scholars Guy Mayneord and Oleksandra Korychenska went to a University of Sheffield alumni event at The Royal Society […] Read More
Latest News Policy SDG 2 Zero Hunger How can we adapt our food system in response to climate change? By Peter Horton For COP21, we and the Worldwide Universities Network hosted a discussion about food systems and climate change. Here, Professor Peter […] Read More
Latest News Policy Research SDG 13 Climate Action COP21 panel on climate-smart food system: slides from speakers At COP21 the Grantham Centre and the Worldwide Universities Network hosted a panel discussion that brought together scientists and social […] Read More
Comment Latest News Policy SDG 2 Zero Hunger Unhealthy diets, climate change & hunger by Michelle Holdsworth As she joins the University of Sheffield’s delegation to COP21 Professor Michelle Holdsworth explains why this COP is an important opportunity […] Read More
Latest News Policy Research SDG 2 Zero Hunger Soil loss: A sustainable model for intensive agriculture briefing note A briefing note from our team sets out a model for sustainable agriculture. Their model combines lessons from history with […] Read More
Comment Latest News Policy Research Training Academics and select committees by Daniel Casey Grantham Scholar Daniel Casey explains how academics can work with select committees and so influence policy. Meeting the International Development […] Read More
Comment Latest News Policy SDG 13 Climate Action Watch: Carbon Neutral University videos about climate change for COP21 In the run up to COP21, the University of Sheffield’s Carbon Neutral University hosted a range of experts to talk […] Read More
Comment Latest News Research SDG 2 Zero Hunger Busting molecular myths with cross-species gene movement by Tinashe Mawodza Grantham Scholar Tinashe Mawodza reflects on a Journal Club discussion about cross-species gene movement. Specifically, he explores how this idea […] Read More
Latest News Policy Research SDG 2 Zero Hunger How to reverse soil loss: new science and old knowledge Combining lessons from agricultural history with biotechnological insights could reverse soil loss, according to our experts. Speaking at Chatham House […] Read More