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. 21 June 2024 Sheffield walkers raising thousands for life-changing MND research Hundreds of staff, students and friends of the University of Sheffield are donning their walking boots today (Friday 28 June 2024) to raise vital funds for MND research, which will help to transform millions of lives. 21 June 2024 Inspirational women celebrated in University exhibition Inspirational women who have blazed a trail for colleagues and students are being celebrated by the University of Sheffield in a portrait exhibition. 20 June 2024 An update on the University of Sheffield’s sanctuary work The University of Sheffield is continuing to support people displaced by war or persecution through a range of scholarships, placements and educational initiatives. 20 June 2024 Comment: A devastating setback for MND research: Why NICE needs to reconsider its approach to tofersen Professor Dame Pamela Shaw, Director of the Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience, discusses NICE's refusal to classify the MND drug tofersen, as a treatment for a highly specialised condition, rather than just a standard drug. Oisin Corry (student), Sam Penrose, Logan Thomas (volunteer) and Pete Thornett (TARA chairman) at the Scraith Wood Community Garden. Credit: Timm Cleasby Photography 13 June 2024 Sheffield students to makeover derelict plot into community garden A derelict and overgrown plot of land is being transformed into a flourishing community garden thanks to a collaboration between University of Sheffield students and the Scraith Wood Tenants and Residents Association (TARA). Search Sheffield team is sole UK recipient to be awarded share of $5 million global funding to fight motor neuron disease A team of researchers from the University of Sheffield have been awarded a share of a prestigious grant to fight MND. 17 May 2024 New cardiac research will save women’s lives by improving detection of heart failure A new study has advanced how heart failure is detected in women – meaning more female patients can be diagnosed, and at an earlier stage. 17 May 2024 University statement – protest on campus A protest is currently taking place outside the University of Sheffield's Students’ Union building. The protest relates to the ongoing situation in Gaza, and similar protests are taking place at other universities across the country. 14 May 2024 University of Sheffield ranked within the top 20 in 2025 Complete University Guide The University of Sheffield has been ranked 18th in the UK in the 2025 Complete University Guide, a rise of two places from last year. 14 May 2024 Stem cells provide new insight into genetic pathway of childhood cancer Scientists have discovered a new insight into the genetic pathway of childhood cancer, offering new hope for tailored treatments. 13 May 2024 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous Page 1 Page 2 Current page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next page Next › Last page Last »