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. 9 July 2025 Sheffield ranked top of Russell Group for third year in National Student Survey The University of Sheffield remains top of the Russell Group in the latest National Student Survey, published today (9 July 2025). 8 July 2025 Over 120 different tree species found in Sheffield’s gardens More than 120 different species of trees are growing in gardens across the city of Sheffield, a new survey has revealed. 3 July 2025 Pioneering data and AI advancements helping to deliver the NHS’s future vision The University of Sheffield is pioneering advancements in data and artificial intelligence (AI) to improve healthcare and tackle health inequalities and will play a critical role in helping the government deliver its new 10-year plan for the NHS. 1 July 2025 First-in-human trial for regenerative cell therapy for sensorineural hearing loss approved Rinri Therapeutics, a world leading spinout company from the University of Sheffield dedicated to transforming sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) with regenerative cell therapy, has received approval to begin its first-in-human clinical trial. Search Northern universities launch new investment company The universities of Sheffield, Leeds and Manchester are launching a new investment company to help boost the commercialisation of university spinouts and start-ups in the North of England. 25 April 2021 Sheffield scientists develop climate-resilient beans that reduce water usage Scientists from the University of Sheffield’s Institute for Sustainable Food have engineered beans that could use up to 40 per cent less water, taking a huge step forward in finding ways to help agriculture to thrive in a rapidly changing climate. 23 April 2021 Naturally GM: Crops steal genes from other species to accelerate evolution Grass crops are able to bend the rules of evolution by borrowing genes from their neighbours, giving them a competitive advantage, a new study has revealed. 23 April 2021 Rinri Therapeutics raises £10 million to advance stem cell therapy for hearing loss University of Sheffield spinout company, Rinri Therapeutics, has raised a total of £10 million from investors and the UK Future Fund to advance its novel stem cell therapy to restore hearing loss. 21 April 2021 Affordable reef-safe sunscreen promised by new, more sustainable way to make zinc oxide A new, more sustainable way to make zinc oxide - a key ingredient in many high end health and beauty products such as sunscreens - has been developed by researchers from the University of Sheffield and Imperial College London. 19 April 2021 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 141 Page 142 Page 143 Page 144 Current page 145 Page 146 Page 147 Page 148 Page 149 … Next page Next › Last page Last »