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University of Sheffield a national leader in working with businesses and communities

The University of Sheffield has once again been recognised as one of the best universities in England for collaborating and engaging with businesses, communities and the public, according to the Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) 2025.
Low field MRI canner unveiling with GE Healthcare

Potentially life-saving MRI breakthrough raises hopes for cost effective and more widely accessible lung scans

Revolutionary new technology could make MRI scanners cost effective, more widely available to local communities and help save lives, thanks to a pioneering collaboration between the University of Sheffield and GE HealthCare.
VC Koen Lamberts with NHS Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Chief Exec Salma Yasmeen

Major boost for mental healthcare in Sheffield with new university status for SHSC

Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust (SHSC) and the University of Sheffield are strengthening their unique partnership that will see the mental health provider formalise its University Hospital status.
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Data to make South Yorkshire an even better place

University of Sheffield data scientist Dan Olner is part of the pioneering team working with Y-PERN (The Yorkshire & Humber Policy Engagement and Research Network), the new partnership linking the worlds of academia and local government.
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Sheffield launches powerful new alliance to transform adult social care

Excitement is building across Sheffield as a ground-breaking initiative takes shape to reshape the landscape of adult social care.

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Data and Design Hackathon 2025

University of Sheffield students work with industry leaders for week long project on data and design solutions to real-world problems
Phlux’s Noiseless InGaAs Aura APD

University spinout secures £9m funding to address new markets and boost R&D

Phlux Technology, a University spinout, developing infrared sensor technology, has announced a successful £9 million Series A funding round.
FourJaw cofounders Chris Iveson and Robin Hartley

New city centre home for university analytics spinout

FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics a University of Sheffield spinout, has embarked on the next phase of its growth journey by moving to a new headquarters at Pennine Five in Sheffield City Centre.
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Sheffield students put to the test in Siemens competition

In collaboration with Siemens, the university's Digital Innovation Zone (DIZ) recently hosted an exciting 'Digitally Designed Stories' competition, culminating in a showcase of exceptional student talent and ingenuity.