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. British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain at Heston Aerodrome following his meeting with Adolf Hitler in which he signed the Munich Agreement. 25 September 2024 Link between mental health and traumatic world events, highlighted by new film A University of Sheffield historian has collaborated on a new film that shines a spotlight on the link between mental health and major world events, such as the threat of war. 23 September 2024 University of Sheffield top in England for working with businesses and public engagement The University of Sheffield is one of the best universities in the country for working with businesses and public and community engagement, according to the latest Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF). 20 September 2024 University of Sheffield named runner-up for University of the Year 2025 by The Times and Sunday Times The University of Sheffield has been named runner-up for University of the Year 2025 by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025, as well as having risen in the rankings to 14th best University in the UK. 19 September 2024 University of Sheffield’s newest building awarded highest sustainability accreditation The University of Sheffield’s newest building, the Wave, has been recognised for its sustainability credentials by achieving an Outstanding BREEAM accreditation. Search Scientists identify new genetic MND risk factor in junk DNA A new genetic risk factor for Motor Neurone Disease (MND), which if treated could halt or prevent the degenerative condition, has been identified in so-called ‘junk DNA’ by scientists at the University of Sheffield. 1 December 2020 Hidden damage to lungs from Covid-19 revealed in new study from University of Sheffield Early findings from a study into longer-term effects of Covid-19 suggest the use of cutting-edge scanning techniques may detect previously unseen lung damage. 1 December 2020 Insect-based foods could help tackle malnutrition Scientists at the University of Sheffield are helping to tackle malnutrition in Zimbabwe through the mass development of an insect-based porridge. 27 November 2020 Next generation of autonomy inspired by insects being developed by University of Sheffield spin out Engineers from the University of Sheffield are developing the next generation of autonomy as part of a pioneering new spin out company. 24 November 2020 The tortoise and hare: how moving slower allows groups of bacteria to spread across surfaces Scientists have found that bacterial groups spread more rapidly over surfaces when the individuals inside them move slowly, a discovery that may shed light on how bacteria spread within the body during infections. 23 November 2020 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 134 Page 135 Page 136 Page 137 Current page 138 Page 139 Page 140 Page 141 Page 142 … Next page Next › Last page Last »