University of Sheffield

Support Ratio

33 Points

Twenty Three

Research Funding or Partnerships

Six

Grants

Three

Scholarships Funding

Ten

Mutual academic Programs

One

Regulations in favor OR against

Three

Support of Palestine Society

Three

Holding Events in Favor or Against

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1. Academic Ties with the Occupation

ATOC-ReP : In 2011, the University of Sheffield co-organised a workshop a job An international workshop held in Eilat, Israel, on the study of shocks, disturbances, and nonlinear systems, in addition to seismic electromagnetism studies. The workshop included several sessions that discussed topics related to shocks in the cosmic medium, disturbances in the ionosphere, and the relationship between earthquakes and the ionosphere. The workshop aimed to exchange knowledge and experiences among researchers in these fields, with a focus on the possibility of predicting earthquakes.

+ Red info: 2 points

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ATOC-MaP : From 1 April 2020 to 30 September 2023, the University of Sheffield, together with Bloomfield Science Museum Jerusalem (BSMJ ), TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY , THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY OF JERUSALEM , and WEIZMANN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE , participated in a project Human Brain Project Specific Grant Agreement 3 ( HBP SGA 3) Funded by the European Commission under the Horizon 2020 programme. The project aims to create a sustainable European research infrastructure, EBRAINS , to support a deeper understanding of the brain, and to exploit that knowledge in medicine, computing and other technological fields.

+ Amber info:1 point

ATOC-MaP : From 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2023, the University of Sheffield, together with the Samuel Neiman Institute for Advanced Studies in Science and Technology of Technion Ltd ( PSC ), participated in a project RISIS 2 is funded by the European Union. The project aims to develop an electronic infrastructure to support full virtual transnational access by researchers in the field of science, technology and innovation ( STI ). This includes expanding the range of services to meet the specific needs of the field (for exploring open data and supporting researchers’ analytical capabilities), as well as maintaining datasets and developing new ones. The project ultimately aims to build on the first RISIS project (2014-2018) and support the development of a new generation of analyses and indicators.

+ Amber info:1 point

ATOC-MaP : From 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2024, the University of Sheffield participated alongside Tel Aviv University in a project INTENSE is funded by the European Union under the Horizon 2020 programme under the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions. The project aims to bring together the most important neutrino physics experiments on three continents to accelerate discovery and innovation in neutrino physics and beyond.

+ Amber info:1 point

ATOC-MaP : From 1 January 2020 to 30 April 2024, the University of Sheffield participated alongside: Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. and Aero Magnesium Ltd. ( ACS ), in the project AIRFRAME ITD is funded by the European Union. The project aims to rethink and develop technologies as fundamental components and the concept of the solution space at the level of the overall aircraft, and the project aims to integrate new materials, new manufacturing methods, structural technologies, the integration of new innovative control systems and propulsion structures with the aircraft structure.

+ Amber info:1 point

ATOC-MaP : From 1 April 2019 to 30 September 2023, the University of Sheffield, together with the Weizmann Institute of Science, participated in the project CReaNet is funded by the European Union under the Horizon 2020 programme. The project aims to inspire and educate a new generation of early-stage researchers in the field of chemical reaction networks.

+ Amber info:1 point

ATOC-MaP : During the period from 1 January 2017 to 31 December 2019, the University of Sheffield participated alongside the University of Haifa in a project DESIR is funded by the European Union. The project aims to strengthen the sustainability of the Digital Research Infrastructure for the Arts and Humanities ( DARIAH ) and establish it as a leading long-term partner within the arts and humanities communities.

+ Amber info:1 point

ATOC-MaP : From January 2020 to December 2022, the University of Sheffield, together with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, participated in the project “Improving the response to the COVID-19 pandemic through data standardization and analysis across European countries”. The project aims to improve understanding of the spread of the coronavirus and its impact on different European countries.

+ Amber info:1 point

ATOC-MaP : From 1 April 2019 to 30 June 2024, the University of Sheffield, together with the Israel Medical Research and Health Services Infrastructure Development Corporation and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., participated in the project MOBILISE – D is funded by the European Union. The project aims to develop a revolutionary sensor system to monitor gait in everyday life, using sensors mounted on the body.

+ Amber info:1 point

ATOC-MaP : During the period April 2018 to March 2020, the University of Sheffield participated, together with Technion – Israel Institute of Technology and Mellanox Technologies, in a project GrapheneCore 2 is funded by the European Union. The project aims to foster innovation by integrating value chains, from the development of graphene material production technologies to their integration into larger functional systems for practical applications. The project aims to create a European ecosystem for the production of prototypes of electronics, photonics and sensors based on graphene and related 2D materials.

+ Amber info:1 point

ATOC-MaP : From October 1, 2018 to December 31, 2021, the University of Sheffield participated alongside the University of Haifa in a project CyCAT is funded by the European Union. The project aims to create a network of researchers with key expertise in the fields of informatics and algorithmic bias, and to strengthen the Cyprus Centre for Algorithmic Transparency, a research centre at the Open University of Cyprus.

+ Amber info:1 point

ATOC-MaP : From 1 January 2016 to 31 December 2019, the University of Sheffield, together with Kadimastem Ltd, participated in a project TECHNOBEAT is funded by the European Union. The project aims to develop cell production at a therapeutic scale through innovative bioreactor technologies and novel cell monitoring tools, as well as to develop regulatory-compliant bioprocessing of small cardiac tissues based on induced pluripotent stem cells.

+ Amber info:1 point

ATOC-MaP : From October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2026, the University of Sheffield, together with Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and Israeli engineer Elias Messinas, participated in the project SINCERE is funded by the European Union. The project aims to unlock the potential of historic structures by improving their carbon footprint and energy performance, using innovative and sustainable restoration materials, energy harvesting techniques, ICT tools and innovative social approaches.

+ Amber info:1 point

ATOC-MaP : From 1 December 2020 to 30 April 2024, the University of Sheffield, together with Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, participated in a project D. Rad is funded by the European Union. The project aims to identify the factors that lead to radicalization in order to develop recommendations to counter radicalization, explore how radicalized individuals can be reintegrated into society, and help shape policies to improve social inclusion.

+ Amber info:1 point

ATOC-MaP : From 1 November 2020 to 31 October 2025, the University of Sheffield, together with Synfaxin Ltd, participated in a project ARDAT, funded by the European Union, aims to improve the efficiency of the AAV gene therapy vector .

+ Amber info:1 point

ATOC-MaP : From 1 May 2019 to 31 July 2022, the University of Sheffield, together with Tiba Ltd, participated in a project ECOFUNCO funded by the European Union. The project aims to convert agricultural food biomass into improved coating materials.

+ Amber info:1 point

ATOC-MaP : From 1 January 2017 to 31 December 2021, the University of Sheffield, together with Tel Aviv University, participated in a project INFRAFRONTIER 2020 funded by the European Union. The project aims to ensure access to mouse models by expanding the INFRAFRONTIER research infrastructure network, and facilitating collaboration with industry and global consortia for collaborative efforts.

+ Amber info:1 point

2. Non-Academic ties with the Occupation

NATOC-DiV : There is no information available about direct links between the University of Sheffield and Israel. However, there are reports of indirect links, through the university’s investments in companies that manufacture weapons used by Israel in its war on Gaza. The university has strong links with the aerospace industry, including major arms manufacturers such as BAE Systems, which produces components for the F-35 fighter jets used by Israel in its attacks on Gaza. BAE Systems has reportedly funded millions of pounds of research projects at the university, and researchers from the university have worked to develop technologies to make the F-35 cheaper and more efficient. A report by the Sheffield University Coalition for Palestine ( SCCP ) also highlights the university’s involvement in developing military technologies used in armed conflict, including Israeli human rights abuses in Gaza. The report also looks at the university’s investments in companies involved in apartheid.

+ Amber info:1 point

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3. University management relations with\ stands towards the Occupation

RELAC-B : A motion submitted by the Sheffield University Union branch criticises the continued employment of the rabbi. Zachariah Deutsch with center Faith And not Faith And life The proposal alleges that Deutsch’s involvement in the war, including sending messages describing the war as a battle between good and evil and sharing videos of himself celebrating in military uniform, has created a hostile environment for Muslim and Arab students, resulting in decreased student engagement at the center and increased the burden on other staff to provide support. The proposal also notes that Deutsch is obligated to defend Israel as part of his work, despite the diverse views within the Jewish community and the university community, further complicating the relationship between Judaism and support for Israel. The proposal also highlights Deutsch’s affiliation with the Ohr Torah Stone organization, whose president promotes ideas calling for the elimination of the Palestinian people.

+ Red info: 2 points

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4. Position from the Cause

PoC-PaN : On 23 October 2023, the University of Sheffield issued a statement expressing its dismay at the ongoing situation in Israel and Gaza and the escalating violence in the West Bank and the Middle East, the loss of innocent life, suffering and destruction. The statement added that the University is committed to promoting and protecting freedom of expression within the law. We will continue to foster an environment that encourages the free exchange of ideas, including those that may cause distress.

+ Amber info:1 point

PoC-ReG : On September 18, 2024, the Union said: Universities And colleges in Sheffield said it had made a request to book a lecture hall to host an internal lecture at the University of Sheffield for university students entitled “What is happening in Gaza?” but had not received a response regarding the booking, despite a reminder sent on September 25. The union added: “We contacted the hall booking team on behalf of UCU again and received a room booked on the 27th. However, the day before the lecture was due to take place, we were contacted by university security to inform us that it could not go ahead.” Security cited a new document, “Event Safety Guidance”, introduced in April 2024, which requires a risk assessment to be carried out for events organised by staff that “do not fall within the normal course of work or study activities at the University of Sheffield, and we deny that this guidance is in fact relevant to the educational seminar or any research seminar.”

+ Red info: 2 points

PoC-ReG : On 11 October, the Sheffield Universities Union Working Group on Palestine sent a request for a venue booking to the University for the event “Campus Voice for Palestine – Solidarity Tour Against the Killing of Education” scheduled for 5 November. The request included all details of the event and speakers. The University responded to the request by imposing Restrictions Additional on The event , including requiring that attendees register in advance and that the university’s security operations officer be notified of attendees’ names 6 days prior to the event. The university also required university security to be present to control access to the building and check attendees’ ID cards before entering. The university also prohibited the display of banners, banners, and face coverings (except for religious purposes that the university is notified of in advance), and reserved the right to search attendees’ bags before entry. The university union rejected these restrictions, considering them disproportionate, unnecessary, and inconsistent with university policy. The union expressed concern that these restrictions could be particularly painful for Palestinian attendees and speakers.

+ Red info: 2 points

PoC-ReG : On 3 October 2024, the University of Sheffield cancelled a UCU-sponsored symposium on the subject of the Gaza genocide by its professors and researchers, on the grounds that it was “linked to a controversial event/topic” and therefore posed a security risk. One element of the symposium was to cover up the university’s complicity through its investments and partnerships.

+ Red info: 2 points

PoC-ReG : On 1 November 2024, the Academic Freedom Committee of the British Society for Middle Eastern Studies ( BRISMES ) addressed a letter to A formal letter to the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sheffield expressing grave concern about restrictions on academic and free speech, particularly in relation to discussions on Palestine and the Middle East. The letter details the case of the cancellation of an academic symposium on the situation in Gaza, on the grounds that it was “controversial”, and expresses concern that the new “event security guidance” policy is being selectively applied, in contravention of the University’s statutory obligations on freedom of academic expression. The letter also cites worrying patterns of security interference at events relating to Palestine, which it argues impedes academic research and poses a threat to freedom of expression. The primary aim of the letter is to urge the University to review its policies, reaffirm its commitment to the principles of freedom of academic research, and ensure that discussions on politically sensitive issues, such as Palestine, are not unfairly censored.

Green info

PoC-SaP : The University of Sheffield has announced a scholarship Academic One for postgraduate students from Gaza in 2024, covering tuition fees, accommodation and a maintenance grant of £5,000. Applicants must be a Gazan citizen, be self-funded, hold an offer of study on a full-time one-year Masters programme and have applied by the deadline (which has now passed).

PoC-HeV : In February 2016, the University of Sheffield hosted Sir Vincent Fean, a veteran British diplomat, to deliver a lecture discussing the complex and fluid situation between Israel and Palestine. Drawing on his extensive experience as Consul General in Jerusalem, the lecturer explored the prospects for peace, as well as efforts to stabilize the region.Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.