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£14m fundraising success boosts Sheffield’s future as a global neuroscience leader

The University of Sheffield has reached a historic £14 million fundraising milestone to support the expansion of its world-renowned neuroscience institute to accelerate pioneering research into devastating diseases like Motor Neuron Disease (MND), Pa
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University of Sheffield to lead £12.5m national centre for next-generation semiconductor systems

The University of Sheffield is leading a new £12.5 million national research centre to strengthen the UK’s ability to design the next generation of advanced electronic systems and support the ambitions of the UK Semiconductor Strategy.
Grantham scholars stood together at the Grantham Centre Symposium in 2025
The gift will support Sheffield's Grantham Centre for Sustainable Futures, which has trained more than 260 PhD students whose research is tackling the planet's most pressing sustainability challenges.

University of Sheffield’s global sustainability work boosted by £3.5 million gift from Grantham Foundation

The University of Sheffield has been given a £3.5 million gift by the Grantham Foundation to deliver world class climate research, train the next generation of sustainability leaders and steer global climate policy.
Spotted hyenas scavenging in Mekelle

New study reveals how Ethiopia’s hyenas combat climate change, save money and prevent disease

Urban scavengers like spotted hyenas are preventing over a thousand tonnes of carbon emissions annually in Ethiopia’s second-largest city, according to new research revealing the predators’ role as accidental eco-warriors.
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University of Sheffield awarded University of the Year for Student Experience by The Times and Sunday Times

The University of Sheffield has been named University of the Year for Student Experience by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026.
Malaysian stalk-eyed fly (Teleopsis dalmanni)

Decoding the selfish gene, from evolutionary cheaters to disease control

New research is shining a light on one of genetics’ enduring puzzles - how the workings of the so-called “selfish gene” could be harnessed to control harmful insect populations.

New digital tool helps police forces identify potential victims of human trafficking

A new analytical tool that helps identify potential victims of human trafficking and sexual exploitation is helping police forces across the UK work to get justice for victims.
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University of Sheffield ranked within the top universities in UK by Guardian’s University Guide

The University of Sheffield has been ranked among the best universities in the UK by The Guardian University Guide 2026.
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Why some women experience side effects while taking the pill

Researchers at the University of Sheffield identified a “nocebo effect” in relation to the contraceptive pill, where psychological factors such as negative expectations or anxiety about using a medicine drives a physical response in the body.