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. New scanner collaboration to boost Sheffield’s world leading neuroscience research and transform patient care Scientists from the University of Sheffield will play a central role in the new UK-wide medical imaging platform, strengthening the institution’s world-class medical research that will bring benefits to patients across Yorkshire and the country. 22 August 2025 South Yorkshire to host landmark national summit to drive clean energy superpower ambition A landmark national summit will bring leaders from industry, policy and academia to South Yorkshire to accelerate the nation’s ambition of becoming a global clean energy superpower. 18 August 2025 Off the Shelf Festival of Words announces lineup for its 34th edition Off the Shelf Festival of Words, one of the longest running literary festivals in the UK, will return to Sheffield for its 34th edition from 10 October - 10 November, bringing together the best of local, national and international literary talent. 15 August 2025 Breakthrough raises hopes for Strep A vaccine that could save half a million lives globally Scientists have discovered how some children develop natural immunity to a bacterial infection, a vital breakthrough which could help develop vaccines to save up to half a million lives globally each year. 8 August 2025 Search New housing developments failing to protect wildlife A survey of new housing developments by researchers at the University of Sheffield reveals developers are installing just half of the legally-binding ecological features to protect wildlife. 12 December 2024 Tackling health inequality in South Yorkshire with wearable technology Pioneering projects using smartphones and wearable technology to address the high levels of health inequalities and disease across the region, have been awarded funding at the South Yorkshire Digital Health Hub (SYDHH). 12 December 2024 People living with MND given a voice in research with new digital tool People living with motor neuron disease (MND) will have more opportunities to participate in groundbreaking research, thanks to a new digital platform designed to accelerate the search for a cure for the debilitating disease. 12 December 2024 University of Sheffield ranked 27th in the world for sustainability in QS rankings The University of Sheffield has been ranked 27th globally out of 1,751 institutions in the 2025 QS World University Rankings: Sustainability, as well as 10th in the UK and 16th in Europe. 9 December 2024 New research reveals link between air pollution and water quality and people having multiple long term chronic conditions Research from the Healthy Lifespan Institute has identified a new link between air pollution and water quality with multimorbidity. 3 December 2024 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Current page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 … Next page Next › Last page Last »