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Increase in alcohol deaths in England an ‘acute crisis’

The persistent higher rate of alcohol deaths in England since the pandemic in 2020 is an “acute crisis” requiring urgent action from government, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Sheffield and UCL.
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Government urged to tackle inequality in ‘low-carbon tech’ like solar panels and electric cars

The UK government needs to go beyond offering subsidies for low-carbon technologies like electric cars and solar panels for energy and heating, if it is to meet its net-zero targets by 2050, a new report from the University of Sheffield suggests.
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Groundbreaking cancer research hub receives £10 million in new funding

The University of Sheffield and Yorkshire Cancer Research are pioneering 10 world-leading research studies that aim to accelerate understanding of cancer and find cures that will save lives in the region and beyond
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University of Sheffield announces Andy Haldane as new Chancellor

A highly-respected British economist, who worked at the Bank of England between 1989 and 2021, has been announced as the new Chancellor of the University of Sheffield.

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Historic buildings could be protected from rising energy bills by solar panels

Solar panels could be used to help protect key historic buildings from the rising cost of energy bills whilst also reducing their carbon footprint, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Sheffield.
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Sheffield researchers named some of the most influential academics in government

Two University of Sheffield researchers have been named in the top 100 Most Influential Academics in Government 2022.
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Lung abnormalities found in Long Covid patients with breathlessness

Researchers have identified abnormalities in the lungs of Long Covid patients who are experiencing breathlessness that cannot be detected with routine tests.
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Sunspot three times the size of Earth provides a major advance in stellar physics

A major new breakthrough that could help scientists more accurately understand the effect of magnetic fields on the oscillations of stars, has been made by researchers at the University of Sheffield.

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University of Sheffield ranked one of the most international universities in the world

The University of Sheffield has been named one of the most international universities in the world by Times Higher Education.