Neuroscience Institute The Neuroscience Institute at the University of Sheffield brings together leading experts in medicine, science and engineering to better understand the nervous system and tackle the biggest challenges in neuroscience. You are here Home Neuroscience Institute Our research Translational Cognitive neuroscience and mental health Sensory and developmental Study with us Neuroscience postgraduate courses Innovation Hubs bursaries Our vision and impact About us Research that changes lives Expertise Facilities Research themes News Dr Hazem Toutounji presenting at Pint of Science 24 June 2024 Bringing research to the public The world’s largest festival of public science returned to Sheffield last month, with members from the Neuroscience Institute sharing their scientific discoveries across the city’s pubs and venues. Professor Dame Pamela Shaw, Professor of Neurology and Consultant Neurologist at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust, and the Director of the NIHR Sheffield Biomedical Research Centre 21 June 2024 A career dedicated to treating the ‘cruellest disease’ When the University of Sheffield’s Professor Dame Pamela Shaw first met patients with motor neurone disease (MND), little was known about the devastating condition. Since then, she has dedicated her career to improving the prospects for those living 11 June 2024 An institutional approach to tackling a condition that causes loneliness Loneliness Awareness Week addresses the issues around loneliness and highlights how it can affect mental health. Our researchers are developing interventions to prevent and cure health conditions that can lead to loneliness. 6 June 2024 Can Alzheimer’s really be reversed, as a new documentary claims? Two people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s claim to have conquered the disease through simple lifestyle changes. This exciting development suggests diet and exercise could be more powerful weapons against the disease than previously thought. View all Neuroscience Institute news Connect Contact Partner with us Study Follow us on X Follow us on LinkedIn Study with us Undergraduate courses Postgraduate courses Find a PhD About us Our research Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Harnessing advances in neuroscience News