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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.
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The race to ‘Decode ALS’: Sheffield scientists awarded global prize for breakthrough AI drug discovery

The University of Sheffield has been named a winner of the Longitude Prize on ALS, cementing its reputation as a world leader in the fight against Motor Neuron Disease
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Tiny insect brain discovery offers a blueprint for faster and more efficient AI and robots

The secret behind insects’ lightning fast reactions could offer a blueprint for more energy efficient robots and self-driving cars, according to a new study challenging our understanding of how brains process information.
Crowds being wowed at May Fayre 2023

Thousands expected as Weston Park May Fayre extravaganza returns to Sheffield

A dazzling day of free, family-friendly entertainment is returning to Weston Park to wow the crowds once again, thanks to a partnership between the University of Sheffield and Sheffield City Council.
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Fresh vegetables

One in five low-income families face food insecurity - how ‘food clubs’ offer a vital lifeline

Membership-based food clubs offering heavily discounted groceries and wraparound support are a vital tool in tackling food insecurity, according to the UK’s first large-scale independent study.
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New campaign to help people outside Sheffield discover the city’s uniqueness

Sheffield City Council and the city’s two universities have teamed up on an innovative campaign to showcase what makes Sheffield a distinct destination to live and study
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Sheffield walkers raising thousands for life-saving genetic research

Hundreds of staff, students, alumni and friends of the University of Sheffield are hiking across the Peak District today (Friday 24 June 2022) to raise money for life-changing genetic disease therapies.
Professors Nigel and Deborah Bax

A journey of friendship and collaboration to strengthen medical education in Iraq

For the past 13 years, Professors Nigel and Deborah Bax have played an instrumental role in helping Iraqi medics and health organisations develop medical curricula and training programmes.
Neville Chamberlain holding the paper containing the resolution to commit to peaceful methods signed by both Hitler and himself on his return from Munich

True story of how fear of war in Europe led to heartbreaking marriage collapse

A new drama revealing the tragic true story of how one couple’s marriage was torn apart and mental health destabilised by the fear of war breaking out in Europe, is set to be performed in public for the first time next week (28 June 2022).
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South Yorkshire to lead UK R&D for sustainable aviation fuels

The University of Sheffield’s new Sustainable Aviation Fuels Innovation Centre (SAF-IC) has reached a key milestone in its construction