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Festival of the Mind returns from 6-15 November with heaps of curious, immersive, & mind-bending exhibits, films & performances. Bringing together University of Sheffield research & local creatives, the full schedule just went live 👉 festivalofthemind.sheffield.ac.uk/ #FOTM2026

An egg that never hatches can still tell scientists something important. Alessia Lavigne studies turtle and tortoise eggs to find out whether fertilisation failed or an embryo died early, helping conservationists understand low hatching success.

How can we live healthier lives? What can we do about climate change? How will AI affect us? Explore how University of Sheffield researchers are looking for answers through free videos, podcasts and exhibitions. player.sheffield.ac.uk/

This #WorldHeartDay, hear how Sheffield research helped transform the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary hypertension. Listen: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/trave...

A heart valve made from Perspex in a hospital workshop. For #WorldHeartDay, hear how Sheffield doctors and engineers pushed the limits of heart surgery in the 1950s. player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/heart...

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Could crushed rock help remove carbon dioxide? Listen to Prof David Beerling and colleagues explore ten years of research into enhanced rock weathering and climate change. player.sheffield.ac.uk/series/enhan... Funded by The Leverhulme Trust (Leverhulme Research Centre grant RC-2015-029)

What happens when a bee’s food grows beside a busy road? University of Sheffield research is looking at how traffic, pollution, heat and drought could affect pollen and urban pollinators. Watch PhD Student, Stephanie Glendinning, explain the research.

Rail friction affects safety, but it is rarely measured directly. University of Sheffield spinout Rivelin Rail developed a portable device that gives operators real friction data. Its technology is now used in 11+ countries. Watch and learn more: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/how-r...

Looking for something worth watching or listening to? Explore more than 800 videos, podcasts, games and exhibitions about University of Sheffield research, from health and technology to society and the environment. player.sheffield.ac.uk/

Why does Gothic cinema keep returning to the woman in white? Catherine Spooner traces the Gothic heroine from Ann Radcliffe to modern film, exploring feminist resistance and dark romance. Listen: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/women...

What does a non smoking lung cancer diagnosis feel like when you have never smoked? Hear first hand experiences of diagnosis, uncertainty and finding support in this University of Sheffield video. Watch: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/non-s...

What is it really like to take antidepressants? University of Sheffield bioscience students explore serotonin, side effects and why treatment can affect people differently, drawing on a survey of 107. Watch here: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/serot...

Can city birds change their tune to be heard over traffic and sirens? University of Sheffield bioscience students investigated how urban noise affects bird communication across Sheffield. Watch Change Your Tune: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/chang...

How does a fringe political idea move into the mainstream? Listen to Henk de Berg and Koen Vossen explore Geert Wilders, Dutch politics and what right wing populism can teach liberal democracies. Listen: player.sheffield.ac.uk/series/right... #Populism

A day late for International Dog Day, but this research is worth sharing. More than 90% of disabled young people surveyed said their assistance dog helped with loneliness. Discover how dogs can also support confidence and independence. player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/canin...

How did Sheffield’s cutlery grinders help change workplace safety? In the 19th century, research into deadly lung disease among grinders helped shape occupational health and later legislation. Hear the story in Out of the Dingy Hole: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/out-d...

Could a pigeon recognise you by what you are wearing? University of Sheffield students tested whether pigeons can tell people apart by their clothes, revealing more about an animal we often overlook. Watch: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/how-d...

Your playlists can reveal more than your music taste. Episode 7 of SPERI Presents... Ground Level explores how streaming platforms turn listening habits into behavioural data and consumer surveillance. Listen: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/music...

How do you spot one illegally logged tree in a vast rainforest? Sheffield researchers are working with OSINFOR in Peru on remote sensing technology to detect unauthorised timber extraction. Watch: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/tackl...

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What does your commute have to do with mining and global supply chains? Episode 6 of Ground Level explores public transport, electric vehicles and the global politics behind the green transition. Listen: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/commu...

How do you see engine blade wear as it happens? Sheffield researchers built a high speed test platform that helped improve safety and efficiency across Rolls-Royce’s 13,000-engine fleet and avoid over £100m in costs. Watch: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/cutti...

Who decides whether cannabis is a product, a medicine or a crime? Episode 5 of SPERI Presents... Ground Level looks at how laws, morality and state power shape grassroots cannabis production, drug policy and the global economy. Watch: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/canna...

What does university research have to do with everyday life? More than you might think. Explore free films, podcasts, exhibitions and events about health, climate, AI, culture and more on the University of Sheffield Player. player.sheffield.ac.uk/ #Research

Good hospital care should not depend on how well someone can see. Older people with vision impairment helped shape research into more dignified care. Watch: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/hello... #VisionImpairment #HospitalCare

Why are turtle and tortoise eggs failing to hatch? For #NationalMarineWeek, follow Seychellois researcher Alessia Lavigne as she tests a new method to help protect threatened species. Watch TORTI: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/torti...

Before becoming PM, Andy Burnham joined Steve Rotheram at Sheffield’s Festival of Debate 2025. Chaired by Beth Perry, they discussed devolution, regional inequality and a fairer Britain. Hear why those ideas matter now in Urban Radar: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/power...

What if changing your inner voice could change how you see yourself? Watch this talk for International Self Care Day and discover how meditation can help build self acceptance. player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/power... #InternationalSelfCareDay #Meditation #SelfCare

Has TV changed what it means to be queer? This podcast explores how RuPaul's Drag Race and global media shape queer identity, while asking whose stories are heard and whose are overlooked. Listen: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/rupau... #RuPaulsDragRace #LGBTQIA #Podcast

What happens when food becomes part of a conflict? Episode 3 of SPERI Presents... Ground Level explores survival, food insecurity and everyday life in Palestine. Listen now: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/food-... #Podcast #FoodSecurity

Who gets a say in protecting the places we value most? Watch how Dr Megan Blomfield is helping put fairness and inclusion at the heart of conservation in the Peak District. player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/clima... #ClimateJustice #PeakDistrict

Who really holds care together? Grandparents, children and families all shape the economy through care. Discover how everyday caring roles influence work and society. player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/agein... #Podcast #CareEconomy #Ageing

What happens when health research starts with disabled people's knowledge? Watch Disability Matters for Disability Pride Month. player.sheffield.ac.uk/series/Disab... #DisabilityPrideMonth #InclusiveResearch

Every month, The Player newsletter shares great stories from University of Sheffield research—new videos, podcasts, events. If you like learning about how research shapes our world, subscribe now👉 eepurl.com/ic_Srr #UniversityOfSheffield #Research

Is ethics just a form to fill in? Ethics, Unboxed asks what research ethics means in real life, from AI to archives, communities and power. Listen on The Player: player.sheffield.ac.uk/series/ethic... #ResearchEthics #Podcast

Would you trust health advice powered by your data? This short film imagines public health in 2040 and asks who controls the information we rely on. Watch now: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/publi... #PublicHealth #DataEthics

What if smart public communication systems guided us through cyber attacks? Our latest video explores one possible future and asks how much we should trust the technology that keeps us informed. Watch: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/cyber... #CyberSecurity #DigitalFuture

What if smart systems shaped how you understood climate change? This short film explores a possible future and asks who controls the information we trust. Watch: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/clima... #ClimateChange

What happens to 141 tonnes of plutonium? University of Sheffield researchers are helping support the UK's new strategy for the safe disposal of plutonium through materials science and engineering research. Watch more: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/suppo... #MaterialsScience #Engineering

Turtles and tortoises outlived the dinosaurs. So why are many struggling today? TORTI follows University of Sheffield researcher Alessia Lavigne as she investigates why eggs fail to hatch and how science could help protect threatened species. player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/torti...

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How do police identify signs of sexual trafficking online? This video explores how Sheffield researchers worked with police and practitioners to develop STIM, a tool designed to support evidence based decisions and help identify exploitation. Watch: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/tackl...

Not every scientific theory stands the test of time. In this episode of That's Science!, Rita and Sofie from Good in Theory explore how wrong ideas can still leave a lasting mark on society. Listen now: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/when-... #ThatsScience #SciencePodcast

DNA is only two nanometres wide. That's far too small for ordinary microscopes. Discover how researchers are using touch instead of sight to explore DNA in remarkable detail and push science forward. See how it works 👉 player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/under... #DNA #Science

Every month, The Player newsletter shares great stories from University of Sheffield research—new videos, podcasts, events. If you like learning about how research shapes our world, subscribe now👉 eepurl.com/ic_Srr #UniversityOfSheffield #Research

Celebrate #WorldSeaTurtleDay at a special FREE screening of Torti: Eggsploring Solutions for the Turtle Extinction Crisis & meet local scientists working to save turtle populations. Tue 16 June, 6:30pm @ Showroom Cinema Book now: torti-screening.eventbrite.co.uk/

What does the global economy look like from everyday life? @sperishefuni.bsky.social Presents... Ground Level explores how homes, workplaces, and communities shape international political economy. Listen now: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/inter... #PoliticalEconomy #Podcast

How can arts and culture provide a first step towards digital inclusion? Listen to the podcast to learn about how older people can be supported in learning how to use technology. Available here: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/digit... #accessibility