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How Sheffield students turned innovative ideas into £1.4m of investment

How Sheffield students turned innovative ideas into £1.4m of investment

Entrepreneurial students have collectively raised £1.4 million in investment for their business ventures over the last three years, thanks to support from the University of Sheffield’s enterprise programme.
A woman sitting down on the road holding her ankle after sustaining an injury while jogging

Next-gen ankle implants to help young arthritis sufferers regain mobility

The next generation of ankle replacements that could restore mobility in young people suffering from a debilitating but overlooked condition, are being developed by a global team of researchers.

Kruger National Park, South Africa
Kruger National Park, South Africa

Rising carbon dioxide is supercharging grass growth in African savannas, study finds

Rising atmospheric carbon dioxide is boosting grass growth in Africa’s water-limited savannas, according to a new study led by the University of Sheffield.
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Off the Shelf Festival of Words, one of the longest running literary festivals in the UK, returns to Sheffield for a packed 35th edition this autumn

Literary giants, olympic legends and TV stars heading to Sheffield as Off the Shelf Festival returns

Icons from the worlds of literature, art, media and sport are heading to Sheffield as Off the Shelf Festival of Words returns for its 35th edition from 28 September - 25 October.
A man gambling on his smartphone

Research raises concerns over gambling advertising ahead of 2026 World Cup

Academics from the University of Sheffield are warning that current gambling advertising rules may be insufficient after new research revealed that television gambling adverts significantly influenced betting activity during the 2022 FIFA World cup
Student Nursing Associate apprentice Najoua Hassin and AMRC Training centre apprentice Dan Brodie

University of Sheffield celebrates apprenticeships for crucial role in closing national skills gap

The University of Sheffield is celebrating its thousands of apprentices who have made a major contribution to NHS frontline services and closed manufacturing skills gaps across the region and beyond.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves visiting AMRC

Chancellor Rachel Reeves praises University of Sheffield’s sustainable aviation leadership during visit

The University of Sheffield welcomed the Chancellor of the Exchequer to its Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) today to showcase how its research and development capabilities are driving the UK’s global leadership in sustainable aviation.
Pizza - students eating pizza

First agreed definition of ‘dark kitchens’ aims to close regulatory gap as delivery-only outlets surge

One in seven food outlets on the UK’s major delivery apps is now a "dark kitchen," according to new research that reveals the true scale of the nation’s invisible takeaway industry
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Creative arts a vital gateway to digital inclusion for older people, new research finds

Engaging with digital arts and culture activities is a critical step in building digital confidence in older people who are often excluded from the online world, according to a new University of Sheffield report.