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How Sheffield students turned innovative ideas into £1.4m of investment

How Sheffield students turned innovative ideas into £1.4m of investment

Entrepreneurial students have collectively raised £1.4 million in investment for their business ventures over the last three years, thanks to support from the University of Sheffield’s enterprise programme.
A woman sitting down on the road holding her ankle after sustaining an injury while jogging

Next-gen ankle implants to help young arthritis sufferers regain mobility

The next generation of ankle replacements that could restore mobility in young people suffering from a debilitating but overlooked condition, are being developed by a global team of researchers.

Kruger National Park, South Africa
Kruger National Park, South Africa

Rising carbon dioxide is supercharging grass growth in African savannas, study finds

Rising atmospheric carbon dioxide is boosting grass growth in Africa’s water-limited savannas, according to a new study led by the University of Sheffield.
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Off the Shelf Festival of Words, one of the longest running literary festivals in the UK, returns to Sheffield for a packed 35th edition this autumn

Literary giants, olympic legends and TV stars heading to Sheffield as Off the Shelf Festival returns

Icons from the worlds of literature, art, media and sport are heading to Sheffield as Off the Shelf Festival of Words returns for its 35th edition from 28 September - 25 October.
Jacob Nickles and colleagues in the STFC Boulby Underground Laboratory

World’s deepest underground farm could reshape UK food production

A pioneering research project could transform the agriculture industry with the launch of the world’s deepest vertical farm, located 1.1km underground
The COMPASS building seen from the air

Investing in the future of aerospace production: Landmark R&D facility to boost UK aircraft manufacturing

A major R&D facility that will give the UK next-generation aerospace manufacturing capabilities - accelerating production times and using advanced materials to make aircraft lighter - has officially opened in South Yorkshire.
image of Firth Court, Sheffield.

Boost for skills and research as Sheffield joins new Defence Universities Alliance 

The University of Sheffield is one of 35 universities across the UK to form new Defence Universities Alliance (DUA) to boost UK defence industry skills and support vital research into new defence technologies.
A picture of the Andromeda galaxy

Dark matter could resonate through a hidden fifth dimension, new theory proposes

The mysterious substance that binds galaxies together could naturally be ‘in tune’ with a hidden fifth dimension, according to a new University of Sheffield theory aiming to shed light on one of science’s biggest enigmas: dark matter.
A woman sat at a desk looking at her smartwatch with a laptop and mobile phone opposite her on the table

Next wave of display technology set to be unlocked by University of Sheffield spinout

Next-generation screen technology, capable of making smartwatch, PC and other consumer electronics’ displays more affordable and durable, is being pioneered by a University of Sheffield spin-out company.