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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.

7 July 2026

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.

23 June 2026

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.

Royal Academy of Engineering

5 June 2026

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.

3 June 2026

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.

13 October 2023

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.

22 September 2023

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.

20 September 2023

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).