53 results found for ,university-of-sheffield

Matt Johnson explains the Krebs Cycle, its discovery by a University of Sheffield Nobel Prize winner and its role in endurance sports such as cycling.

Jonathan describes the production of thin films of mixed polymers by the spin-coating method.  His detection methods include the fluoro-optostrobometer.

How does the reality of science reflect its portrayal in films, TV and other popular media?

Two University of Sheffield students have recorded a video of the Earth from the edge of space, using homemade equipment and on a shoestring budget.

subtitled - Early Modern Humour

The team from the University of Sheffield´s Department of Architecture beat off stiff competition from 90 other teams to be shortlisted in the ISOVER Multi-Comfort Skyscraper Design Competition, thanks to their design of a 60-floor, environmentally-....

The art work shown in this film emerged from a closed interactive-style experiential art group. The women were active in the production of collective knowledge, as well as active in interrogating their own, very particular, feelings about the process....

The women at Guildford Grange Extra Care Scheme spent several weeks with Monica Fernandez photographing their everyday lives. In keeping with their statement that they are “too old to take ourselves seriously”, they decided to take this to extrem....

The Green Estate volunteers don’t normally meet together as a group so photographer Laura Pannack worked with the women individually to identify the places where they felt happy and at ease. They also used project cameras to take photos of their ev....

A group of older women met in a series of six day long workshops, led by Rosy Martin. They were invited to make, then talk about, their own alternative photographic diaries on age and ageing. Images which challenge stereotypes of ageing were created,....

Samantha looks at various types of microscopes and their uses.

An energy efficient way to accelerate biofuel production

How magnetic gears work. Magnomatics - a University of Sheffield spin-off

Discusses how Russia now makes its own Hollywood style blockbuster while retaining its cultural identity

The Dept of Psychology at the University of Sheffield demonstrates how volunteers are used to record brain signals and how this is used in their research.

Looking at stress patterns in components using polarised light, part of the 'Engineered by US' exhibition

Lecture by Dr Danny Dorling at the Daiaw Foundation, London 20 May 2010

Does exactly what it says on the tin!

When science meets fashion exciting things happen. Unlikely collaborators designer Helen Storey MBE and scientist Tony Ryan OBE have teamed up for Catalytic Clothing - a radical project that endeavours to clean the air we breathe through the clothes ....

Our research is focused the major challenges we face in the sustainable management of water, It draws together multidisciplinary teams - from scientists and engineers to town planners and architects - to work on all aspects of the water cycle, from c....

A very inter-disciplinary approach to studying urban rivers.

This seminar was presented in 2011 by University of Sheffield academic Abigail Hathway, who talked about how rivers can help cities stay cool in a warming world.

A short film including some of the exhibits and interviews with academics involved in the event that took place Summer 2011

Research that makes it easier to see how structures behave

Super-hydrophobic technology for sport and medical equipment

A cross-cultural study on individual, team, organisational and institutional factors affecting knowledge sharing willingness in the IT services industry – a general overview and summary of initial results.

Archaeological dig in summer 2011 on a Victorian terrace area of Sheffield, UK

A presentation about fluorescing cells by a Senior Lecturer in Bionanotechnology in the Department of Biomedical Science at the University of Sheffield

A panel of female academics is interviewed by young learners about their careers. The panel was Dr Alma Hodzic, Ms Elena Rodriguez-Falcon, Professor Catherine Biggs and Ms Sue Armstrong

Overview of research that not only reduces floor vibrations but also results in less material being needed in construction

What will happen in Africa as water demand increases? Robert Dewar is the recently retired UK High Commissioner to Nigeria and former Ambassador to Ethiopia. Robert drew on his considerable experience of working and living in ....

The steps taken to make the over-used River Mersey available to and usable by people.

An unusual look at the effects that things rotating have on our everyday life.

Using building information modelling (BIM) in the construction industry

A moving personal account of living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome IBS) and how it was possible to improve life by making use of the discoveries already available, but not widely known.  Why can't all sufferers have access to the same data?

Two University of Sheffield students have recorded a video of the Earth from the edge of space, using homemade equipment and on a shoestring budget.

The science behind food and energy sustainability

The story of the artist and his paintings recounted by his daughter

Research discover new reason for cuckoo success

Using roof gardens to improve environment

Repairing damage to eyesight caused by chemicals

Seeing atoms using electons rather than lenses

Developing an energy efficient concrete to reduce road repairs

Is food safe to eat if dropped on the floor for less than 5 seconds?