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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.
Wind turbine

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.
Students and alumni outside the AstraZeneca site in Macclesfield

Student blog post: industry visits

MEng Chemical Engineering and MSc Pharmaceutical Engineering students take part in industrial visits to Almac and AstraZeneca
Academics receiving an award

UK-SEA Vax Hub wins Bionow Social Impact Award

Congratulations to Professor Tuck Seng Wong and the rest of the team at UK-SEA Vax Hub who won the Bionow Social Impact Award.
Test reads: Congratulations! PhD award winners

Celebrating our PhD students

Our PhD prizes celebrate research excellence and achievement.

Cover for the Women and Equalities Committee Report: Cosmetic procedures.

Influencing parliamentary recommendations for breast implant safety

Dr Nicholas T H Farr has provided written evidence used in a new report focussing on the health impacts of breast implants and other cosmetic procedures.
University of Sheffield PhD students supported by EDF
(LtR) EDF-supported University of Sheffield PhD students William Davies, Michael Greenall and Ioni Kalospyrou

Partnership spotlight: EDF Energy

The University of Sheffield has become an integral part of EDF UK’s innovation strategy and talent pipeline as their mutually beneficial partnership continues to go from strength to strength.