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Learning to play music can improve older people’s brain function, study suggests

Improvising music could help to improve older people’s cognitive skills, such as learning and memory, according to research from the University of Sheffield and Western Sydney University.
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Rugby legend Kevin Sinfield finishes epic ultra-marathon leg at Sheffield's world-renowned neuroscience institute

The rugby legend and tireless MND fundraiser, Kevin Sinfield, finished day four of his epic ultra-marathon challenge at the Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN) - internationally renowned for world-class neuroscience research.

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Autumn Budget 2025: What the experts say

Experts from the University of Sheffield give their reaction to the 2025 Autumn Budget.
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New research aims to tackle employment barriers for neurodivergent people in South Yorkshire

A University of Sheffield research project aiming to tackle employment barriers for neurodivergent people in South Yorkshire has been awarded a share of almost £2 million in funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).
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Surge in smoking among young adults during lockdown 

The number of 18-34 year-olds who smoke increased by 25 per cent in England during the first lockdown, according to a new study conducted by the University of Sheffield and UCL
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Supporting the future of cardiovascular science: University of Sheffield Professor honoured for outstanding achievement

A cardiovascular scientist from the University of Sheffield has been recognised with a prestigious international award for his pioneering research to identify and treat a major cause of heart disease.

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North Sheffield communities share memories and stories of local heritage at new exhibition

Memories and stories from the diverse communities in Netherthorpe, Upperthorpe, Kelham Island and Neepsend will celebrate Sheffield heritage in a new exhibition.
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Engineering Heartspace wins prestigious architecture award

The University of Sheffield’s Engineering Heartspace building has won two regional awards from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
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The Covid-19 pandemic has widened the gap between the rich and the poor, and it's not finished yet

How quickly your household or business will recover from Covid-19 when restrictions are lifted, may be down to where you live and what you do, according to experts at the University of Sheffield.