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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.
Big walk participants prepare to set off from the start line

Charity walk raises more than £70,000 for life-changing genetic disease research

Staff, students, alumni and friends of the University of Sheffield have raised £73,000 for life-saving medical research after participating in a marathon walk across the Peak District.
Electrical currents flowing through a semiconductor and circuit board

Major research facility will help UK become world leader in semiconductor R&D

A major research facility that will support the UK in its position as a world-leader in semiconductor R&D is being led by researchers at the University of Sheffield.
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Sheffield students set to hit £1 million with ‘Donate, Don’t Waste’ scheme

A scheme to help Sheffield students donate reusable items and minimise their impact on the environment and local community when they move out of their student accommodation, is set to hit the equivalent of £1 million in donations this summer.
A photo of the new Chair of the University Council, Martin Temple

University of Sheffield appoints new Chair of University Council

The University of Sheffield is pleased to announce a new Chair of the University Council. 
Three prospective students sit on a yellow sofa on a hill overlooking the picturesque Peak District

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