Latest news News stories This area contains news from the University since October 2020. For stories from 2010 to October 2020, use the 'News archive' above or search at the top of the page. John Haggar, Hardy Orchid Society 28 May 2024 Orchids support seedlings through ‘parental nurture’ via shared underground fungal networks Orchid plants nurture their seedlings via an underground fungal network, new research from scientists at the University of Sheffield has revealed. 28 May 2024 Love has no age limit: Sexual Rights Charter helps to fill training gap to tackle age discrimination in sex and relationships in care homes New training designed to break down barriers and tackle discrimination older adults can face around sex and relationships is set to be rolled out in care homes across Sheffield, thanks to the University of Sheffield’s Sexual Rights Charter. 24 May 2024 Technician roadmap launched by University to shine spotlight on vital technical talent A new technical career route, aimed at supporting career progression for technicians and celebrating their vital contributions, has been launched at the University of Sheffield. 22 May 2024 Meet the students making video games for charity A new range of video games raising vital funds for UK charities has been developed by a team of students at the University of Sheffield. Search Side effects of wide scale forestation could reduce carbon removal benefits by up to a third The side effects of large-scale forestation initiatives could reduce the CO2 removal benefits by up to a third, a pioneering study has found. 21 February 2024 Growing leafy greens set to get greener due to Sheffield research into sustainable farming A new way to create synthetic fertilisers from waste by-products, which could provide a cost-effective, low-carbon alternative to current synthetic fertilisers for the UK's farming industry, is being developed by the University of Sheffield. 21 February 2024 University of Sheffield’s Energy Innovation Centre partners with Drax to advance carbon capture research Renewable energy company Drax has become the latest founder member of the University of Sheffield’s newly-launched Energy Innovation Centre, to drive forward research into next generation carbon capture technology. 20 February 2024 Riverine fish numbers increase amidst environmental challenges Surprising trends in the abundance and species richness of riverine fish across the globe have been unveiled in a new study. 12 February 2024 Hospital admissions from care homes reduced by a quarter thanks to data-driven app A smartphone app that allows care home staff to monitor the health of residents has been found to reduce hospital A&E attendances by 11 per cent and emergency admissions by 25 per cent. 12 February 2024 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Current page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 … Next page Next › Last page Last »