Directory of Science and Environment Resources

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This category includes information about the natural environment of the region, as well as scientific activities.

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• University of Sheffield - Research
• Weather

Resources in This Category

• 25th June 2007: Sheffield Floods

  http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2007/06/374549.html
  A selection of photographs from the Sheaf Valley.

• Café Scientifique

  http://www.sciencecafesheffield.org/
  The general public, practising scientists and science communicators gather in a relaxed and informal environment to explore the latest developments in science and technology.

• Digging Up Contemporary Archaeology In Sheffield

  http://www.culture24.org.uk/history+%26+heritage/archaeology/tra31912
  A tour of Sheffield by archaeologists James Dixon and Sarah May.

• Green Estate

  http://www.greenestate.org.uk/
  The company is committed to managing green spaces in Sheffield in a way that maximises social, environmental and economic benefits for the neighbourhood.

• KROTO Research Campus

  https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/kroto/visitus
  The multi-disciplinary research facility covers electronic nanotechnology, environmental engineering science, future generation materials, nanocharacterisation and nanomanipulation, soft nanotechnology, tissue engineering and modelling and virtual reality.

• Major Flooding in Sheffield

  http://pics.mdfs.net/2007/06/
  Pictures of the flooding including Hillsborough Corner and the River Loxley from Rivelin Valley Road at Malin Bridge.

• Sheffield Bird Study Group

  http://www.sbsg.org/
  Works to complement other local natural history societies and to promote an interest in birds, focussing on producing an annual report for the Sheffield area. Includes recorded sightings, publications, articles, photos, and membership details.

• Sheffield Botanical Gardens

  http://www.sbg.org.uk/
  Information for visitors including a location map and opening hours. Also includes a history of the gardens and information about their restoration.

• Sheffield Campaign Against Climate Change

  http://sites.google.com/site/scaccweb/
  A local group linked to the national Campaign against Climate Change. Campaigns, events, profile and get involved.

• Sheffield Environment Weeks

  http://www.sheffieldenvironment.org/
  Gives people living and working in the Sheffield area an opportunity to take part in a festival celebrating the efforts of ordinary people doing their bit. News, events, constitution, and get involved.

• Sheffield Wildlife Trust

  http://www.wildsheffield.com/
  Includes environment, biodiversity, animals, conservation, volunteer, jobs, training, education, nature reserves, graphic design, site team, charity, membership, donate, hard working, and a community café.

• Sorby Natural History Society

  http://www.sorby.org.uk/
  Events, publications, news and membership.

• The Great Flood at Sheffield (1864)

  http://www.mick-armitage.staff.shef.ac.uk/sheffield/flood.html
  A concise history of the great flood at Sheffield which occurred on March 11/12th. 1864, and was caused by the bursting of the Dale Dyke Dam in the Bradfield hills on the outskirts of the town.

• The Green Roof Centre

  http://www.thegreenroofcentre.co.uk/
  An independent research and demonstration hub, which supports and promotes the uptake of green roofs through demonstrating their benefits and potential in a range of settings and scales.

• The Rivelin Valley Conservation Group

  http://www.rivelinvalley.org.uk/
  The group was formed in 1991 with the aim to encourage the effective management of wildlife habitats and to reverse the decline of the nature trail over the past decade.

• The Star: Readers Flood Pictures and Video

  http://www.thestar.co.uk/news?articleid=2960040
  Pictures and videos of the flood including Chapeltown and Meadowhall.

• Transition Sheffield

  http://www.transitionsheffield.org.uk/
  Aims to raise local awareness about climate change and the impending energy crisis.

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