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.

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White matter pathways of the human brain revealed by diffusion tensor imaging

Cognitive neuroscience and mental health

Sensory and developmental

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Researcher running drug screen in Sheffield lab

Neuroscience postgraduate courses

The University of Sheffield offers a variety of postgraduate taught programmes covering translational and cognitive neuroscience.

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NeuroFest 2025: Bringing neuroscience to life

The Sheffield Winter Garden recently played host to NeuroFest, an engaging and interactive showcase of neuroscience research presented by the University of Sheffield’s Neuroscience Institute.

11 July 2025

New chapter in Sheffield’s world-renowned neuroscience research

New development at the University of Sheffield will double the research capacity of the world-leading research facility, accelerating the progress of breakthrough treatments for neurological diseases such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and MND.

11 July 2025

A bee flying near a Bluebell — Elmfield biodiversity hotspot (Credit: Alexander Dunnett, Landscape Operative)

New study revealing bees' secret to super-efficient learning could revolutionise AI and robotics

A new discovery of how bees use their flight movements to facilitate remarkably accurate learning & recognition of complex visual patterns could mark a major change in how next-generation AI is developed, according to a University of Sheffield study.

30 June 2025

Sheffield scientist awarded prestigious prize for groundbreaking MND research

Dr Johnathan Cooper-Knock from the University of Sheffield is one of eight outstanding scientists nationwide to receive the 2025 Lister Award in recognition of his pioneering MND research.

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