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£14m fundraising success boosts Sheffield’s future as a global neuroscience leader

The University of Sheffield has reached a historic £14 million fundraising milestone to support the expansion of its world-renowned neuroscience institute to accelerate pioneering research into devastating diseases like Motor Neuron Disease (MND), Pa
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University of Sheffield to lead £12.5m national centre for next-generation semiconductor systems

The University of Sheffield is leading a new £12.5 million national research centre to strengthen the UK’s ability to design the next generation of advanced electronic systems and support the ambitions of the UK Semiconductor Strategy.
Grantham scholars stood together at the Grantham Centre Symposium in 2025
The gift will support Sheffield's Grantham Centre for Sustainable Futures, which has trained more than 260 PhD students whose research is tackling the planet's most pressing sustainability challenges.

University of Sheffield’s global sustainability work boosted by £3.5 million gift from Grantham Foundation

The University of Sheffield has been given a £3.5 million gift by the Grantham Foundation to deliver world class climate research, train the next generation of sustainability leaders and steer global climate policy.
Spotted hyenas scavenging in Mekelle

New study reveals how Ethiopia’s hyenas combat climate change, save money and prevent disease

Urban scavengers like spotted hyenas are preventing over a thousand tonnes of carbon emissions annually in Ethiopia’s second-largest city, according to new research revealing the predators’ role as accidental eco-warriors.
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University of Sheffield ranked top in Russell Group for student experience

The University of Sheffield has been ranked as the top university in the Russell Group for student experience and support by the Daily Mail University Guide.

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New Pharmacy degree set to tackle local and national healthcare shortages

A new Pharmacy degree at the University of Sheffield will help to address local and national healthcare needs.
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Prescribing nature can improve happiness and reduce anxiety, new research shows

A £5.77 million cross-governmental funded project has shown that expanding access to Green Social Prescribing can promote wellbeing and improve mental health.
Off the Shelf audience

Off the Shelf Festival of Words announces lineup for its 33rd edition

Off the Shelf Festival of Words, one of the longest running literary festivals in the UK, will return to Sheffield for its 33rd edition from 7 October - 3 November, bringing together the best literary talent for the 2024 programme of events.
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Infertility challenges amongst endangered wild songbird population revealed in new study

A ground breaking study has provided the most comprehensive estimate to date of infertility rates in a threatened wild animal species.