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Professor Jim Wild with colleagues in front of an MRI scanner

Transformative lung imaging research recognised by international award

Professor Jim Wild, from the University of Sheffield, has been awarded the 2025 Institute of Physics (IOP) Peter Mansfield Prize for his distinguished contributions to lung imaging with hyperpolarised gas MRI
Picture of a Aldabra Giant Tortoise hatchling
Credit: Chris Tagg

Successful hatching for endangered giant tortoises with artificial incubation

Artificial incubation has led to the first successful hatching of Aldabra Giant Tortoises in the Seychelles, following groundbreaking University of Sheffield research.
Festival of Social Sciences 2024

From robotic sheepdogs to tackling global challenges: Explore the free Festival of Social Science in Sheffield

The UK’s Festival of Social Science returns to Sheffield this month to shine a light on how the city’s world-leading social scientists are tackling some of the most urgent problems facing society.
Craft alcohol report

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.

Two researchers in a lab holding solar panel sheet

Tiny grooves re-shape future of solar cell manufacturing

Flexible solar cells that do not contain any scarce and expensive elements are paving the way for the development of low cost, efficient solar energy according to new research by the University of Sheffield.

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Kinship carers struggling to cope despite £4.3 billion value they add to society

​​​​​​​Kinship carers in England are contributing more than £4.3 billion a year society by raising children - many of whom would otherwise be in the foster care system - new research from the Centre for Care has found.
A close up of a fuel pump connected to a car

US and China lead G20 in search for hydrogen fuels

The US and China are leading the G20 in efforts to develop hydrogen fuels, according to new research from the University of Sheffield.
A photo of AMRC Training Centre apprentice Ian Pengkerego, Ian is seated and is looking off camera to the viewer's left.

High standard of apprenticeships lead to success for University of Sheffield students

Apprenticeships are pivotal in helping to close the national skills gap in healthcare and advanced manufacturing industries, offering an accessible pathway to rewarding careers.
Enhanced weathering test fields of soybean at the Energy Farm, University of Illinois, Urbana- Champaign

Scientists propose transforming U.S. Agriculture with Enhanced Weathering for atmospheric carbon dioxide removal

A new study reveals that implementing enhanced weathering (EW), the practice of adding crushed basalt to soils, with U.S. agriculture could remove between 160 and 300 million metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere annually by 2050.