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. (LtoR) AMRC interim Chief Executive Ben Morgan, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sheffield Professor Koen Lamberts, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, Leader of Sheffield City Council Tom Hunt and South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard Chancellor Rachel Reeves praises University of Sheffield’s sustainable aviation leadership during visit The University of Sheffield welcomed the Chancellor of the Exchequer to its Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) today to showcase how its research and development capabilities are driving the UK’s global leadership in sustainable aviation. 29 January 2026 Creative arts a vital gateway to digital inclusion for older people, new research finds Engaging with digital arts and culture activities is a critical step in building digital confidence in older people who are often excluded from the online world, according to a new University of Sheffield report. 26 January 2026 Climate-proofing pediatric care: New research aims to tackle overheating in children’s hospital wards A new national study, led by the University of Sheffield, aims to reduce the health risks posed by children’s hospital wards heating up due to climate change. 23 January 2026 Martin Lewis - Doctor of Letters Martin Lewis inspires graduates with his keys to success after receiving honorary degree The UK's leading money saving expert Martin Lewis, has urged postgraduates to embrace focus, resilience and the role of luck in success after being awarded an honorary degree by the University of Sheffield 16 January 2026 Search Festival of Social Science to highlight our ability to adapt to new challenges and solve complex problems The UK’s Festival of Social Science is heading back to the University of Sheffield this November to help us explore new perspectives on our future and reorganise our ways of living following the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. 21 October 2020 Arthritis drug to be investigated as possible treatment for vascular dementia Scientists from the University of Sheffield and University of Manchester have been awarded £265,000 from the British Heart Foundation, to investigate the links between vascular dementia and heart disease. 16 October 2020 Scientists discover new drug which could improve life expectancy and quality for pancreatic cancer patients A new drug which could improve life expectancy and quality for patients with hard-to-treat cancers, such as pancreatic cancer and relapsed breast cancer, has been invented by scientists at the University of Sheffield. 8 September 2020 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 171 Page 172 Page 173 Page 174 Page 175 Page 176 Page 177 Page 178 Current page 179