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Increase in alcohol deaths in England an ‘acute crisis’

The persistent higher rate of alcohol deaths in England since the pandemic in 2020 is an “acute crisis” requiring urgent action from government, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Sheffield and UCL.
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Government urged to tackle inequality in ‘low-carbon tech’ like solar panels and electric cars

The UK government needs to go beyond offering subsidies for low-carbon technologies like electric cars and solar panels for energy and heating, if it is to meet its net-zero targets by 2050, a new report from the University of Sheffield suggests.
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Groundbreaking cancer research hub receives £10 million in new funding

The University of Sheffield and Yorkshire Cancer Research are pioneering 10 world-leading research studies that aim to accelerate understanding of cancer and find cures that will save lives in the region and beyond
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University of Sheffield announces Andy Haldane as new Chancellor

A highly-respected British economist, who worked at the Bank of England between 1989 and 2021, has been announced as the new Chancellor of the University of Sheffield.

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Sheffield students dedicate 36,000 hours volunteering in the local community

Dedicated students from the University of Sheffield have spent 36,621 hours volunteering to help the local community over the past 12 months.
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The University of Sheffield's response to the independent review of university spin-out companies

The University of Sheffield welcomes the announcement of £20m to help universities develop more spinout companies made in the autumn statement, as well as the independent review of spin-out companies.
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University of Sheffield’s most sustainable building officially opened by Academy of Social Sciences

The University of Sheffield’s most sustainable building has been officially opened by Will Hutton, President of the Academy of Social Sciences.
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World’s first low-energy bioplastics developed with the University of Sheffield raises £2 million investment

The world’s first low-energy, non-oil-based, high-performance bioplastic, developed by Floreon with the University of Sheffield, has secured £2 million financing from Northern Gritstone.

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Bringing together the UK’s leading ageing research centres

A new consortium bringing together more than 60 leading national centres, institutes, and networks at the forefront of ageing research was launched at Westminster today (20 November 2023).