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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.
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University of Sheffield bids to support more children under protection plans in accessing higher education

Children under protection plans could soon receive support in accessing higher education, as part of a project led by a group of charities and the University of Sheffield.
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New chapter in Sheffield’s world-renowned neuroscience research

New development at the University of Sheffield will double the research capacity of the world-leading research facility, accelerating the progress of breakthrough treatments for neurological diseases such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and MND.

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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).
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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.
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Sheffield University Management School achieves AMBA re-accreditation

Sheffield University Management School received re-accreditation from the Association of MBAs (AMBA), one of the world’s leading authorities on post-graduate business education, demonstrating our continuing commitment to educational excellence.
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Honeybees can solve maths tests without using numbers

Honeybees can solve a type of maths test without any need for numbers - a discovery that could be used to develop smarter artificial intelligence - according to new research from the University of Sheffield.

First videos to show the helix of ‘dancing DNA’ developed by scientists

Videos allowing us to see for the first time how small circles of DNA adopt dance-like movements inside a cell have been developed by researchers at universities in Yorkshire.
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Impact of Covid on farmers' mental health explored in new study

Farmers' mental health and resilience, and the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic, will be the focus of a major new research project.
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New study reveals how the first lockdown impacted alcohol consumption

A new report from the University of Sheffield has revealed the impact the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic has had on alcohol consumption in Scotland and England.