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University of the Year for Student Experience

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2025 National Student Survey (NSS), based on aggregate responses

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Research

Spinout spotlight: SilViA Bio

University of Sheffield biotechnology spinout SilViA Bio is helping to make biomanufacturing faster, cheaper and more reliable.

Spinout improves biomanufacturing processes

Research that changes lives

Our centres of excellence are taking an interdisciplinary approach to the biggest challenges facing the planet.

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Our researchers are making life-changing discoveries and solving problems that have a global impact.

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News

Chancellor Rachel Reeves visiting AMRC — (LtoR) AMRC interim Chief Executive Ben Morgan, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sheffield Professor Koen Lamberts, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, Leader of Sheffield City Council Tom Hunt and South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard

Chancellor Rachel Reeves praises University of Sheffield’s sustainable aviation leadership during visit

The University of Sheffield welcomed the Chancellor of the Exchequer to its Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) today to showcase how its research and development capabilities are driving the UK’s global leadership in sustainable aviation.

29 January 2026

First agreed definition of ‘dark kitchens’ aims to close regulatory gap as delivery-only outlets surge

One in seven food outlets on the UK’s major delivery apps is now a "dark kitchen," according to new research that reveals the true scale of the nation’s invisible takeaway industry

28 January 2026

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Creative arts a vital gateway to digital inclusion for older people, new research finds

Engaging with digital arts and culture activities is a critical step in building digital confidence in older people who are often excluded from the online world, according to a new University of Sheffield report.

26 January 2026

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Climate-proofing pediatric care: New research aims to tackle overheating in children’s hospital wards

A new national study, led by the University of Sheffield, aims to reduce the health risks posed by children’s hospital wards heating up due to climate change.

23 January 2026

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