Latest news News stories 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. 26 July 2024 New ‘Tasty Spoon’™ will enhance food flavours for people living with dementia A spoon, designed to enhance the flavour of food for dementia patients experiencing a loss of taste, could help combat high levels of malnutrition. 25 July 2024 Soft robots given resilience boost by University of Sheffield engineers A new type of valve that makes soft robots more resilient to damage, has been developed by engineers at the University of Sheffield. 23 July 2024 Landmark funding secures world-leading MND research for the next decade The University of Sheffield has received a £1.5 million grant towards the expansion of the Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN), to accelerate work in developing breakthrough treatments for debilitating neurological conditions. Professional footballer, Millie Bright, accepts her honorary degree from Pro-Chancellor, Claire Brownlie 19 July 2024 England footballer Millie Bright awarded honorary degree from University of Sheffield Millie Bright OBE, professional footballer for the England national team and Women's Super League club Chelsea, has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters at the University of Sheffield, in recognition of her amazing success. Search Arthritis drug to be investigated as possible treatment for vascular dementia Scientists from the University of Sheffield and University of Manchester have been awarded £265,000 from the British Heart Foundation, to investigate the links between vascular dementia and heart disease. 16 October 2020 University of Sheffield switches to renewable electricity The University of Sheffield has signed new electricity contracts, making its purchased supply 100 percent renewable for the first time. 21 May 2020 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 129 Page 130 Page 131 Page 132 Page 133 Page 134 Page 135 Page 136 Current page 137