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Reflections on reputation

By Professor Koen Lamberts, President and Vice-Chancellor
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Golden Globe Race competitors support pioneering neuroscience research

The Golden Globe Race 2026 is helping to raise awareness and vital funds for pioneering neuroscience research at the University of Sheffield’s Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN).
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Graham and Brenda Siddall with SITraN and UW Neuroscience staff

Transformational gift launches international partnership to accelerate motor neuron disease research

A landmark philanthropic gift from Dr Graham and Mrs Brenda Siddall will strengthen the existing partnership between the University of Sheffield and the University of Washington.
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Sheffield Propulsion Lab to power the next generation of aerospace innovation

A new rocket propulsion testing facility will place the University of Sheffield and the North of England at the forefront of propulsion research and innovation.
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COP26 and Sheffield's sustainable future

Throughout the COP26 conference Sheffield had been making its presence felt, both through its delegates attending the summit, and through agreements announced away from Glasgow.
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Sheffield ranked among the world’s best

Over the last few months, annual assessments of universities round the world have been released and Sheffield has once again seen a strong performance, with a selection of courses being particularly recognised.
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Social care research centre: new £10 million funding award for University of Sheffield

£10 million in funding has been awarded to the University of Sheffield’s Centre for International Research on Care, Labour & Equalities for a new ‘Centre for Care’ to address the urgent need for accessible research and evidence on social care.
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Launch of new online networking programme Coach Cafe

This month saw the launch of Coach Cafe, a brand new online networking programme for students and alumni.

University of Sheffield researchers develop quicker, more accurate Covid test

University of Sheffield scientists and Yorkshire company Paraytec have developed a more accurate, efficient and low cost Covid-19 test.