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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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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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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.

Doctor audiologist using otoscope while examining ear of his senior adult patient in doctor's office

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. 
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British Steel enhancing rail products in major R&D partnership with University of Sheffield engineers

British Steel will enhance its range of world class rail products and services by embarking on a multi-million-pound research and development (R&D) programme with engineers from the University of Sheffield.
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Caring for our carers: report calls for investment in digital tech to support unpaid carers in lockdown

A new report launched this week urges local authorities to invest in digital technology to support unpaid carers during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
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Funding boost for the next generation of environmental scientists

The University of Sheffield and its partners have secured a new £3.5m Centre for Doctoral Training with funding from the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) to research chemicals in the environment.
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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.
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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.