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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.
Field of solar panels with green crops being grown underneath

Harvesting the sun twice: Agrivoltaics shows promise for sustainable food, energy and water management in East Africa

Combining solar power production with agriculture can significantly boost crop yields, conserve water and generate low-carbon electricity for areas particularly vulnerable to climate change, a new study has shown.
John Crane

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.
Professor Timothy O'Farrell in the National 6G Radio Systems Facility at the University of Sheffield
Professor Timothy O'Farrell FREng will work closely with industrial sponsor Keysight Technologies to overcome key challenges in the development of 6G mobile networks.

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.

microscope image of MRSA bacteria

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.
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Sheffield voted one of the best cities in the UK for students

Sheffield has been named as one of the top three ‘best student cities’ in the UK, according to a new ranking by StudentCrowd.
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Battery health problems may have just been solved by Sheffield engineers

A new way of determining the internal structure and health of batteries that power many of the electronic devices and vehicles at the centre of our everyday lives, has been developed by mechanical engineers at the University of Sheffield.
Professor Parveen Ali

Dedicated nurse helping to change the future of healthcare given international award

A dedicated Professor of Nursing from the University of Sheffield has been recognised with an international award for helping to change the future of healthcare.
DNA Molecule

University of Sheffield spinout company to pioneer novel therapies for genetic neurological diseases

BlackfinBio has raised £2.75 million seed investment to advance revolutionary treatments for Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP).

Three prospective students sit on a yellow sofa on a hill overlooking the picturesque Peak District

City campaign receives prestigious prize at Times Higher Education Awards 2023

The University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University have been awarded Outstanding Marketing and Communications Team of the Year at the Times Higher Education Awards, for their joint campaign to showcase Sheffield.