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. Chancellor's Medal winner, Maisy Wilkes 18 July 2024 Sheffield student creating real-world impact for patients with rare cancers awarded Chancellor’s Medal A Sheffield student whose work has sped up diagnosis and access to treatment for patients with rare cancers, has been awarded the University of Sheffield prestigious Chancellor’s Medal. A Peregrine Falcon sitting on the tower of St George's Church. Credit: Chris Greenwood, Sheffield Bird Study Group 12 July 2024 Sheffield Peregrines soaring high The University of Sheffield is celebrating the remarkable success story of its resident Peregrine Falcons, with three new chicks now having flown the nest, making the total number of birds raised on site to 34. 10 July 2024 University of Sheffield retains top spot in Russell Group in National Student Survey The University of Sheffield is top of the Russell Group in the latest National Student Survey, published today (10 July 2024). Enhanced weathering test fields of soybean at the Energy Farm, University of Illinois, Urbana- Champaign (image credit Dimitar Epihov, Leverhulme Centre, University of Sheffield) 10 July 2024 Cutting farm nitrous oxide emissions helps climate and ozone layer Farming methods can reduce nitrous oxide emissions without slowing down the overall recovery of the ozone layer, results from new research have shown. Search Astronomers solve the 60-year mystery of quasars – the most powerful objects in the Universe Scientists have unlocked one of the biggest mysteries of quasars – the brightest, most powerful objects in the Universe – by discovering that they are ignited by galaxies colliding. 26 April 2023 New tracking technology reveals the hidden foraging lives of desert ants Groundbreaking tracking technology that has revealed new insights into how desert ants navigate their complex worlds could inspire the next generation of smart, efficient robots. 21 April 2023 University of Sheffield engineer leads review of UK National Security Risk Assessment A new review into the UK’s National Security Risk Assessment - an outline and assessment of the most significant risks facing the country - has been published after being led by a researcher from the University of Sheffield. 21 April 2023 Cut council tax for green gardeners to help cities tackle climate change Homeowners should be rewarded to garden sustainably, to help combat the damaging effects of climate change in cities and promote a healthier urban landscape. 20 April 2023 University of Sheffield funding supports five South Yorkshire charities to develop and support their local communities The University of Sheffield has awarded £45,000 to five charities across South Yorkshire to provide provision and support to address need in regional communities. 17 April 2023 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Current page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 … Next page Next › Last page Last »