Researchers have helped provide a sustainable energy supply to a remote Indian village in West Bengal Sustainable system uses food and plant waste and solar technology System provides electrical energy needs for villagers, street and communal lighting and power to a medical centre and school Project coincides with launch of World Biogas Association at COP22 Research into sustainable energy at the University of Sheffield is helping a remote village in India to access electricity for the first time.
New generation of flexible bungalows, apartments and houses with 'granny annexes' needed to meet demand from downsizers Chronic shortage of age-friendly housing options with number of over 85s set to double in next 20 years Ageing population has greater aspirations for their retirement years than previous generations People on the cusp of retirement are keen to downsize but a significant shortage of good quality adaptable and accessible housing is preventing them, according to new research from the University of Sheffield.
The CDI (Creative, Digital and IT) Café launched last week to creative and digital businesses in Sheffield to address fundamental issues in attracting candidates to the city region.
With increasing numbers of large and small businesses now running functions -in the cloud and through Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) providers, David Walker, a director of ITI Network Services, was intrigued to attend a 'Digital Transformation' discussion event hosted by Sheffield Chamber on 10 November.
Local charity Sheffield Young Carers is celebrating the news that long-term supporter and MP, Paul Blomfield, has become their new patron.
The first cohort of students to take part in a unique 'earn while they learn' programme run by Sheffield Hallam University and Nestlé have graduated.
Former Commercial Secretary to the Treasury Lord Jim O'Neill has confirmed he will be returning as a key note speaker at next year's UK Northern Powerhouse Conference and Exhibition.
A brand new £11 million student complex on the site of the famous former Gatecrasher nightclub has officially opened its doors to tenants.
Commercial property experts Knight Frank found a home for 58 fundraising elephants in Sheffield.