2011 sees the University of Sheffield launch a unique project, led by the Faculty of Science: Project Sunshine.

Project Sunshine aims to harness the power of the sun to tackle the biggest challenge facing the world today: meeting the increasing food and energy needs of the world’s population in the context of an uncertain climate and global environment change.

Project Sunshine unites scientists across the traditional boundaries in both the pure and applied sciences. Together, they are looking for new ways to use the sun’s energy more efficiently to increase food production and provide more renewable energy.

Project Sunshine stands for optimism. It focuses on finding solutions: sustainable routes to food and energy security through collaborative research and innovation.

Project Sunshine will change the way scientists think and work. It will become the inspiration for a new generation of scientists focused on solving the world's problems.