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Final year student wins multiple awards

Congratulations to undergraduate student, Rachel Kovacs, who has won a number of awards and has been shortlisted for some others.

Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) image of the protein binding to DNA
University of Sheffield scientists have used state-of-the-art imaging to see how a protein binds to DNA to help maintain both healthy and cancer cells. The discovery could help to find new chemotherapies whilst shielding healthy cells from side effects.

DNA discovery could shield key healthy cells from chemotherapy side effects

A new discovery of how cells maintain their DNA could help protect healthy cells from the side effects of chemotherapy.
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UK will be sitting on a ‘goldmine’ of rare magnets from recycling old wind turbines, say top engineers

Professor Joan Cordiner chairs the NEPC Materials and Net Zero Working Group, which commissioned and reviewed the report exploring the recovery and remanufacturing of neodymium from wind turbines.

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EYH winning team

Engineering You’re Hired students showcase innovation and creativity at the Engineers and Scientists in Business Final

The entrepreneurial talent and creativity of our students was celebrated at the 2026 Engineers and Scientists in Business Competition Final.
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PhD positions with UK-South East Asia Vaccine Manufacturing Research Hub open for applications

Six fully-funded PhD studentships are now being advertised, based at the University of Sheffield.
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PhD Students showcase research at international PARTEC conference

Members of the University of Sheffield’s Particle Product Group presented their work to industry professionals at PARTEC 2023.

'FAST-Forge' process developed at Royce at the University of Sheffield could revolutionise production of titanium goods

The City of Steel has brought forward a new metal revolution; Researchers at the University of Sheffield are paving the way for more sustainable titanium production
Dr Katy Armstrong presenting an LCA training course

University of Sheffield and Unilever partner to train sustainability scientists

The University of Sheffield is to develop the next generation of Life Cycle Assessment scientists in a new Unilever partnership.
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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.