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. South Yorkshire to host landmark national summit to drive clean energy superpower ambition A landmark national summit will bring leaders from industry, policy and academia to South Yorkshire to accelerate the nation’s ambition of becoming a global clean energy superpower. 18 August 2025 Off the Shelf Festival of Words announces lineup for its 34th edition Off the Shelf Festival of Words, one of the longest running literary festivals in the UK, will return to Sheffield for its 34th edition from 10 October - 10 November, bringing together the best of local, national and international literary talent. 15 August 2025 Breakthrough raises hopes for Strep A vaccine that could save half a million lives globally Scientists have discovered how some children develop natural immunity to a bacterial infection, a vital breakthrough which could help develop vaccines to save up to half a million lives globally each year. 8 August 2025 A Marmalade Hoverfly. Credit: Stuart Campbell Urbanisation linked to a 43 per cent drop in pollinating insects Increasing urbanisation is linked to a decline in crucial pollinator populations, including nocturnal moths, hoverflies, and bees, according to a new study from the University of Sheffield. 6 August 2025 Search 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 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 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 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 »