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. University of Sheffield to lead £12.5m national centre for next-generation semiconductor systems The University of Sheffield is leading a new £12.5 million national research centre to strengthen the UK’s ability to design the next generation of advanced electronic systems and support the ambitions of the UK Semiconductor Strategy. 13 March 2026 The gift will support Sheffield's Grantham Centre for Sustainable Futures, which has trained more than 260 PhD students whose research is tackling the planet's most pressing sustainability challenges. University of Sheffield’s global sustainability work boosted by £3.5 million gift from Grantham Foundation The University of Sheffield has been given a £3.5 million gift by the Grantham Foundation to deliver world class climate research, train the next generation of sustainability leaders and steer global climate policy. 13 March 2026 New study reveals how Ethiopia’s hyenas combat climate change, save money and prevent disease Urban scavengers like spotted hyenas are preventing over a thousand tonnes of carbon emissions annually in Ethiopia’s second-largest city, according to new research revealing the predators’ role as accidental eco-warriors. 10 March 2026 396 Patches, 150 Languages, 100 volunteers: Sheffield unites to create ‘Quilt of Welcome’ celebrating city’s multilingual children Hundreds of multilingual children from across Sheffield have helped create a huge ‘Quilt of Welcome’, celebrating the many languages spoken in the city while sending a welcoming message to others. 9 March 2026 Search University of Sheffield scientist’s research fellowship in Parliament leads to briefing on pesticides and health for MPs and Peers A University of Sheffield scientist has worked with the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) on a briefing for parliamentarians on the potential health risks associated with pesticides, as well as their regulation post-Brexit. 11 October 2021 Menopause health app launched at University of Sheffield to give staff better personalised support The University of Sheffield has become the first higher education organisation in the UK to launch a specialist personalised app to support its staff experiencing or affected by the menopause. 11 October 2021 University celebrates Black History Month 2021 We're reaffirming our position as an inclusive and diverse university that is reflected in the people who choose to study and work here. 8 October 2021 Sheffield engineering students launch winning rocket at UK Championships A team of engineering students from the University of Sheffield proved they are high-fliers after achieving the top spot at a national rocketry championship. 6 October 2021 Milk churns help University cafes reduce plastic waste by over 87,000 bottles a year The University of Sheffield is set to significantly reduce its plastic waste by 87,000 single-use bottles per year, by switching to milk churns from a local dairy farm to supply its cafes on campus. 4 October 2021 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 138 Page 139 Page 140 Page 141 Current page 142 Page 143 Page 144 Page 145 Page 146 … Next page Next › Last page Last »
