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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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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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Novel battery storage with solar power could be low-cost clean energy solution

The costs of combining a novel type of battery storage with solar power have been predicted by Sheffield researchers - though research gaps remain.
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Dr Caroline Taylor from Materials Science and Engineering awarded the United Kingdom Society for Biomaterials Young Investigator award

Congratulations to Dr Caroline Taylor who has been awarded the Larry Hench Young Investigators Award in recognition of her outstanding and innovative contributions to her field of biomaterials research.
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CBE Research Highlight: Low-carbon cement and prototype bioreactor technology

Cements that can reduce associated CO2 emissions by 80% compared to traditional cement and a project to develop a prototype bioreactor technology both feature in the first round-up of the CBE Research Highlight series.
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Two academic staff members recognised for their contributions to knowledge by the IoM3

Congratulations to Professor Iain Todd and Dr Lewis Owen who have both been awarded Gold and Silver medals respectively by the IoM3 for their contributions to knowledge.

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University of Sheffield duo win prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry Prizes

Congratulations to Professor Serena Cussen and Professor Claire Corkhill who have both been awarded Royal Society of Chemistry 2023 Research & Innovation Prizes.