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Jon Heffernan fellow announcement

University of Sheffield engineer honoured for impact on semiconductor R&D

Professor Jon Heffernan has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering in recognition of his work to drive the development of new semiconductor materials and devices.
Academics from the University of Sheffield's Centre for Machine Intelligence being presented with an award on stage at the UKAIRS symposium
Academics from the University's Centre for Machine Intelligence have won an impact award at the UK's first national conference for AI research. The award recognises their research that is driving the responsible use of AI. Credit: UK AI Research Symposium

University of Sheffield researchers win UK first national AI prize

A new award recognising the strength and impact of the UK’s AI research, has been awarded to academics at the University of Sheffield.

Low alcohol beer

​Heavy drinkers more likely to buy alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks, as no/lo market surges

Heavy drinkers are more likely to buy alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks, a new report from the University of Sheffield has revealed.
Aerial view of Diamond and city skyline

University of Sheffield a national leader in working with businesses and communities

The University of Sheffield has once again been recognised as one of the best universities in England for collaborating and engaging with businesses, communities and the public, according to the Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) 2025.
Cancer cells

Sheffield clinical trials aim to improve detection and treatment of bladder and prostate cancer

The University of Sheffield has been awarded £3.1million in funding for two major clinical trials to help improve the detection of bladder cancer and treatment of early stage prostate cancer.
Social media

Global disinformation report calls for internet companies to fact-check all political content and limit the reach of electoral falsehoods

Internet companies should apply fact-checking to all political content published by politicians, political parties and their affiliates to help tackle the spread of disinformation, according to a new report.
A chemical engineering plant in Bulgaria

University of Sheffield engineers to help UK chemical industry become more sustainable

Engineers from the University of Sheffield are set to play a key role in helping the UK’s chemical industry reuse materials in order to deliver huge environmental benefits and boost the economy.
Farmer on tractor harvesting organic potatoes - stock photo

Engaging farmers and landowners is key to delivering on the UK’s biodiversity targets, say experts

Dr Ruth Little warned a Parliamentary committee that the planned Environmental Land Management (ELM) scheme needs to engage farmers and landowners to best maintain the UK's biodiversity.
Train

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.