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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.
The Duchess of Gloucester visits SITraN

The Duchess of Gloucester explores pioneering Parkinson's research at SITraN

Parkinson’s UK Patron, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester, met neuroscientists from the University of Sheffield who are tackling the root causes of the progressive condition 
Students walking towards a building on Penn State's campus with lots of green spaces and trees around them

University of Sheffield expands research partnership with Penn State

The University of Sheffield has expanded its research partnership with Penn State to help drive innovation between the UK and US.
Behaviour research

Behavioural research at University of Sheffield awarded share of £10 million funding boost

Behavioural and computer scientists at the University of Sheffield have been awarded a share of £10 million provided by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) to establish a leadership team for behavioural research in the UK.
GUSTO Team

Pioneering trial aims to improve survival rates for advanced bladder cancer 

First-of-its-kind trial hopes to improve survival rates for advanced bladder cancer by matching treatments to known genetic risk markers
Brain tumour scan

Lateral flow test to detect recurring aggressive brain tumours

The world’s first lateral flow test to detect aggressive, recurring brain tumours is being developed by scientists at the University of Sheffield and Nottingham Trent University.