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. University of Sheffield to lead £12.5m national centre for next-generation semiconductor systems The University of Sheffield is leading a new £12.5 million national research centre to strengthen the UK’s ability to design the next generation of advanced electronic systems and support the ambitions of the UK Semiconductor Strategy. 13 March 2026 The gift will support Sheffield's Grantham Centre for Sustainable Futures, which has trained more than 260 PhD students whose research is tackling the planet's most pressing sustainability challenges. University of Sheffield’s global sustainability work boosted by £3.5 million gift from Grantham Foundation The University of Sheffield has been given a £3.5 million gift by the Grantham Foundation to deliver world class climate research, train the next generation of sustainability leaders and steer global climate policy. 13 March 2026 New study reveals how Ethiopia’s hyenas combat climate change, save money and prevent disease Urban scavengers like spotted hyenas are preventing over a thousand tonnes of carbon emissions annually in Ethiopia’s second-largest city, according to new research revealing the predators’ role as accidental eco-warriors. 10 March 2026 396 Patches, 150 Languages, 100 volunteers: Sheffield unites to create ‘Quilt of Welcome’ celebrating city’s multilingual children Hundreds of multilingual children from across Sheffield have helped create a huge ‘Quilt of Welcome’, celebrating the many languages spoken in the city while sending a welcoming message to others. 9 March 2026 Search Boeing and University of Sheffield AMRC renew partnership for five more years Boeing has renewed its longstanding relationship with the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) with an agreement that will continue two decades of innovation and collaboration for another five years. 4 February 2021 University of Sheffield receives record donation to support disadvantaged students and pioneering medical research The University of Sheffield has been given £5.85 million - the largest single gift from an individual alumnus in its history - to launch a new student support programme and search for new therapies for a range of incurable and debilitating diseases. 3 February 2021 Obesity may exacerbate the effects of Alzheimer’s disease, new study shows New research from the University of Sheffield has found being overweight is an additional burden on brain health and it may exacerbate Alzheimer’s disease. 29 January 2021 Recognition for Sheffield scientists involved in Covid-19 Lighthouse Labs project Staff and students at the University of Sheffield have been recognised for their role in helping to establish the Alderley Park Lighthouse Laboratory in Cheshire. 28 January 2021 Snub social media for citizen assemblies to heal divisions in society, researcher says Social media is where many people go to debate contentious political issues, but it might not be the best place for rational debate that delivers real change and heals divisions in society, according to new research from an academic at the University 27 January 2021 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 166 Page 167 Page 168 Page 169 Current page 170 Page 171 Page 172 Page 173 Page 174 … Next page Next › Last page Last »
