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. 31 October 2024 MRSA's double defence against antibiotics Scientists have discovered the mechanism which allows the superbug Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) to become highly resistant to antibiotics, paving the way for new approaches to control infectious disease. 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 Artificial intelligence helps predict risk of developing mouth cancer Artificial intelligence can help doctors better predict the risk of patients developing oral cancer, new research from the University of Sheffield has revealed. 2 November 2020 New way of cooking rice removes arsenic and retains mineral nutrients, study shows Cooking rice in a certain way removes over 50 per cent of the naturally occurring arsenic in brown rice, and 74 per cent in white rice, according to new research. 30 October 2020 Congratulations to our new Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences Three Faculty of Social Sciences colleagues have been successfully nominated to become Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences: Jackie Harrison (Journalism); Damian Hodgson (Management School) and Kate Reed (Sociological Studies). 28 October 2020 University of Sheffield achieves seven top 100 spots in global subject rankings The University of Sheffield is one of the world’s leading universities for teaching and research, according to a subject ranking published today (Wednesday 28 October 2020). 28 October 2020 University of Sheffield enhances support for student care leavers through Care Leaver Covenant In celebration of Care Leavers’ Week (26 October - 1 November), the University of Sheffield has announced it has become a signatory of the Government’s Care Leaver Covenant (CLC). 26 October 2020 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 139 Page 140 Page 141 Page 142 Page 143 Page 144 Page 145 Current page 146 Page 147 Next page Next › Last page Last »