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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.
Four people pose outside Lastarria volcano in Chile

Cheap mobile phone cameras used to bring volcano monitoring to world’s most at-risk communities

Every day smart phones are being used to assist with forecasting volcanic eruptions in the world’s most at-risk communities, at a fraction of the cost of conventional systems.

Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) image of the protein binding to DNA
University of Sheffield scientists have used state-of-the-art imaging to see how a protein binds to DNA to help maintain both healthy and cancer cells. The discovery could help to find new chemotherapies whilst shielding healthy cells from side effects.

DNA discovery could shield key healthy cells from chemotherapy side effects

A new discovery of how cells maintain their DNA could help protect healthy cells from the side effects of chemotherapy.
Arts Tower from Weston Park

Iconic Arts Tower at University of Sheffield celebrates 60 years

The University of Sheffield is celebrating 60 years since the official opening of one of the city’s best-known buildings
A world top-100 university - QS 2027

University of Sheffield strengthens top 100 global standing with 10-place rise in QS World University Rankings 2027

The University of Sheffield has risen 10 places in the QS World University Rankings 2027 to be ranked 82nd in the world and 14th in the UK, reinforcing its position as a world-leading university
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Over 5,000 donations received as moving students 'pass it on'

Students in Sheffield have donated thousands of items to be reused by other students, as part of the University of Sheffield’s end-of-term campaign to reduce waste and keep useful items in circulation.
An image taken in Bhutan from the research expedition

First global map reveals underground fungi networks long enough to reach the sun a billion times

For the first time, an international team of researchers has mapped the global distribution and mass of arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungal networks.

Tree's being chopped down

Experts warn biodiversity loss could trigger sovereign debt crises

World’s first biodiversity-adjusted credit ratings model finds major risks being ignored by financial markets covering US$83 trillion in assets
Canada House

Sheffield Music Trail to bring four free stages and rising stars to city centre

The University of Sheffield is bringing an unforgettable afternoon of free live music to venues across the city centre, showcasing a mix of the city's finest established artists and rising stars.
An engineer controlling machinery inside the AMRC

University of Sheffield awarded share of £80 million to boost student places and build new facilities to strengthen UK defence industry

Sheffield is one of 24 universities and colleges awarded a share of £80 million to offer up to 2,500 new student places so more young people can land key jobs in UK defence