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Dr Julian Dean wins National Teaching Fellowship

Dr Julian Dean has won a prestigious National Teaching Fellowships (NTF) in this year’s AdvanceHE Awards.

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AI‑designed viruses are a test of whether biosecurity can keep pace

In this article for The Conversation UK, Dr Kang Lan Tee and Professor Tuck Seng Wong discuss if current safeguards are developing quickly enough to manage the risks of AI designed viruses.

The Conversation UK
Vaccine vial

Half of vaccines are binned - 'fridge-free' versions could change that

Professor Tuck Seng Wong is quoted in this BBC article which discusses 'fridge-free' vaccines.

Published by the BBC
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A greener way of sourcing essential minerals

Professor Kathy Christofidou is featured in this Financial Times article which explores how AI is being used to source essential minerals.

Published by the Financial Times
Tuck Seng Wong stood outside the Sir Frederick Mappin building

Sheffield to lead £7.6 million UK-South East Asia Vaccine Manufacturing Research Hub

A new vaccine manufacturing hub will improve vaccine access for diseases such as dengue and hand, foot and mouth disease in South East Asia.
Crackers and cheese on a circular wooden board as seen from above

New anti-inflammatory foods research aims to prevent chronic age-related diseases

Age-related macular diseases could be prevented by enriching foods with anti-inflammatory properties in a new University of Sheffield research project.
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University of Sheffield ranked among top universities in the UK in recent university guides

The University of Sheffield has been ranked among the top in the UK by both The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024, and the Guardian University Guide 2024.
CBE student in laboratory

Sheffield ranked among top ten for Chemical Engineering - Times Good University Guide 2024

The University of Sheffield has been ranked in the top ten of UK universities for Chemical Engineering in this latest league table result.
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sheffield with the five academics who have been elected to the Royal Academy of Engineering's Fellowship

Professor Iain Todd is one of five University of Sheffield academics elected to Royal Academy of Engineering

Professor Iain Todd is one of five academics from the University of Sheffield have been honoured with one of the most prestigious awards in engineering, announced today (20 September 2023).