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A man looks into the window of the cylindrical Large Dirty Mars Chamber, housed at the Open University.
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. 
Maria Jose Gordillo Chiriboga stands in front of a purple backdrop with the University of Sheffield's logo holding the Chancellor's Medal.
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.
The view of a plane's wing against a blue sky with clouds as seen from a passenger window

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.
Playwright Lucy Prebble gives a speech whilst receiving her Honorary Doctor of Letters at the University of Sheffield.

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.
University of Sheffield student Holly Satterly stood next to the Bochum Bell in Sheffield's Peace Gardens

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).
Students walking on the concourse outside of Sheffield Students' Union building

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.
Bricks being laid at SITraN

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.

Students outside the University of Sheffield's Students' Union building

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).
An aerial image of a UK suburban area showing curved roads, lined with houses and their tree filled gardens.

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.