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. Scale of Sheffield's independent alcohol economy revealed, as city's artisans turn away from 'craft' label A new report has revealed the impressive scale of Sheffield’s independent drinks scene, estimating that 42% of its specialised alcohol outlets are independently owned or operated. 7 October 2025 Professor Chris McDermott appointed as new Director of NIHR Sheffield Biomedical Research Centre The University of Sheffield is proud to announce that Professor Chris McDermott, Professor of Translational Neurology at the University of Sheffield, has been appointed as the new Director of the NIHR Sheffield Biomedical Research Centre. 2 October 2025 University of Sheffield welcomes ambitious plan for growth in South Yorkshire The University of Sheffield has welcomed the publication of the South Yorkshire Growth Plan which sets out the region’s economic priorities for the next 10 years. 30 September 2025 Natural genetic engineering could be key to climate resilient crops Scientists from the University of Sheffield are investigating how plants can accelerate their own evolution through a process of "natural genetic engineering." 29 September 2025 Search University of Sheffield switches to renewable electricity The University of Sheffield has signed new electricity contracts, making its purchased supply 100 percent renewable for the first time. 21 May 2020 Arthritis drugs could be repurposed to help prevent breast cancer spreading to the bone Drugs commonly used to treat arthritis may help to prevent breast cancer spreading to the bone, where it is incurable, new research from the University of Sheffield suggests. 20 November 2019 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 165 Page 166 Page 167 Page 168 Page 169 Page 170 Page 171 Page 172 Current page 173