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Professor Kate Dommett receives Award of Fellow of the Academy of Social Science

Many congratulations to Professor Kate Dommett who has recently been conferred the Award of Fellow of the Academy of Social Science.
New research reveals how proteins that harvest and use sunlight are organised by the most abundant organism in the world

Europe takes the heat

Michael Jacobs writes about the impact of record-breaking heat on public opinion and government decision making.

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Andy Burnham speaks as he celebrates his victory in the Makerfield by-election

Can Burnham justify giving the go ahead to oil drilling? Yes, but these must be the conditions

Professor Michael Jacobs writes for The Guardian

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Professor Michael Jacobs gives expert comment on Chancellor's spending review

Michael Jacobs, Professor of Political Economy, provided expert comment on the UK Chancellor’s spending review on Times Radio.
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Dr Susan Oman and Dr Irini Katsirea appointed members of the DCMS College of Experts

Dr Susan Oman and Dr Irini Katsirea have been appointed members of the UK Government’s Department of Culture Media & Sport (DCMS) College of Experts to apply innovative scientific methods to support government policy.
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Brazilian researchers visit the MRG and organise a national forum on humanitarian visas

From 6 to 15 May 2025, the Brazilian team of the Mapping Humanitarian Visa Policy in Brazil ESRC-funded project conducted a working visit to the University of Sheffield and organised a national forum on May 13th.

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Professor Matthew Flinders to chair the Politics and International Studies Sub-Panel for REF2029

We’re delighted that Professor Matthew Flinders has been selected to chair this expert sub-panel of the Research Excellence Framework (REF).

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New Census insights reveal patterns of unequal ageing across Rotherham and Sheffield

The latest analysis from the 2021 Census presents an evolving picture of ageing, diversity and inequality in Rotherham and Sheffield.