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 University of Sheffield and John Crane partnership to drive clean energy innovation The University of Sheffield has launched a new partnership with John Crane, a global leader in rotating equipment solutions and energy transition technologies and services. 12 November 2024 University of Sheffield engineering professor set to drive development of 6G networks A University of Sheffield professor is set to play a key role in developing the next generation of mobile networks - 6G - after being awarded a new Research Chair from the Royal Academy of Engineering. 1 November 2024 MRSA's double defence against antibiotics Scientists have discovered the mechanism which allows the superbug Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) to become highly resistant to antibiotics, paving the way for new approaches to control infectious disease. 31 October 2024 Minimum pricing for tobacco could help to reduce smoking rates in Scotland, new research suggests New research from the University of Sheffield has assessed the potential effectiveness of minimum pricing policies for tobacco that could help reduce smoking rates and improve health in Scotland. 29 October 2024 Rising rates of head and neck cancers in England A new report from the University of Sheffield in collaboration with the Department of Health and Social Care, which analysed data from 2013 to 2020, found a significant increase in head and neck cancer 22 October 2024 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Current page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 … Next page Next › Last page Last »