Latest news News stories This area contains news from the University since October 2020. For stories from 2010 to October 2020, use the 'News archive' above or search at the top of the page. The Large Dirty Mars Chamber, housed at the Open University. Credit: Petr Brož Boil, freeze, bubble, crack, repeat! Scientists simulate the Solar System’s ‘ice volcanoes’ in the lab Scientists have been able to recreate the extreme conditions found on icy moons in deep space - and revealed the unstable behaviour of water. 28 July 2025 Maria Jose Gordillo Chiriboga, winner of the Chancellor's Medal 2025. Inspiring international student awarded prestigious Chancellor’s Medal An inspiring international student has been awarded the prestigious Chancellor’s Medal from the University of Sheffield for her exceptional work in leadership, championing inclusivity, and driving global sustainability. 24 July 2025 University of Sheffield to speed up sustainable aviation fuel production The University of Sheffield has been awarded UK government funding to accelerate the production of sustainable aviation fuel and bring passengers a step closer to greener flights. 21 July 2025 Playwright Lucy Prebble awarded honorary degree from University of Sheffield Playwright Lucy Prebble has been awarded an honorary degree from the University of Sheffield, in recognition of her successful career and outstanding achievements as a writer for the stage and screen. 21 July 2025 Search Sheffield celebrates 75th anniversary of German twinning partnership Stories of people who have helped the city of Sheffield and the German city of Bochum maintain a special 75-year friendship are set to be revealed in a new exhibition launching this week (19 July-18 August). 17 July 2025 University of Sheffield bids to support more children under protection plans in accessing higher education Children under protection plans could soon receive support in accessing higher education, as part of a project led by a group of charities and the University of Sheffield. 14 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 Sheffield ranked top of Russell Group for third year in National Student Survey The University of Sheffield remains top of the Russell Group in the latest National Student Survey, published today (9 July 2025). 9 July 2025 Over 120 different tree species found in Sheffield’s gardens More than 120 different species of trees are growing in gardens across the city of Sheffield, a new survey has revealed. 8 July 2025 Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next page Next › Last page Last »