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. 29 October 2024 Minimum pricing for tobacco could help to reduce smoking rates in Scotland, new research suggests New research from the University of Sheffield has assessed the potential effectiveness of minimum pricing policies for tobacco that could help reduce smoking rates and improve health in Scotland. 22 October 2024 Rising rates of head and neck cancers in England A new report from the University of Sheffield in collaboration with the Department of Health and Social Care, which analysed data from 2013 to 2020, found a significant increase in head and neck cancer The University of Sheffield-led study found PP mesh fibres became stiffer and showed signs of degradation 60 days after implantation, as seen in this 3D tomography image. 21 October 2024 Vaginal mesh scandal: new evidence reveals further failings New evidence of the failings of the material at the centre of the vaginal mesh scandal has been revealed by a major study by researchers at the University of Sheffield. 18 October 2024 Text message reminders can help improve oral health in teenagers New school-based initiatives including oral health lessons and text message reminders can help to improve tooth brushing habits in teenagers, particularly those from low-income families Search University of Sheffield pledges carbon neutral campus by 2030 The University of Sheffield has today (Tuesday 10 November) pledged to reach net-zero carbon emissions on campus by 2030 and across all activities by 2038. 10 November 2020 Scientists and students publish blueprints for a cheaper single-molecule microscope A team of scientists and students from the University of Sheffield has designed and built a specialist microscope, and shared the build instructions to help make this equipment available to many labs across the world. 6 November 2020 Deafness in infancy can affect non-verbal communication, suggests new research Psychologists at the University of Sheffield have found that deafness in infancy affects the development of early communication skills, including non-verbal behaviours like pointing. 3 November 2020 Faster way of detecting antibiotic resistance developed by researchers A new, quicker way of detecting antibiotic resistance in bacteria has been developed by a team of scientists from the EPSRC funded interdisciplinary research collaboration, i-sense. 3 November 2020 New book celebrates the landscapes and legacy of Capability Brown Lancelot 'Capability' Brown was the most influential landscape designer of the 18th century, and his name became synonymous with what became known as the English landscape garden. 2 November 2020 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 139 Page 140 Page 141 Page 142 Page 143 Page 144 Current page 145 Page 146 Page 147 Next page Next › Last page Last »