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. New scanner collaboration to boost Sheffield’s world leading neuroscience research and transform patient care Scientists from the University of Sheffield will play a central role in the new UK-wide medical imaging platform, strengthening the institution’s world-class medical research that will bring benefits to patients across Yorkshire and the country. 22 August 2025 South Yorkshire to host landmark national summit to drive clean energy superpower ambition A landmark national summit will bring leaders from industry, policy and academia to South Yorkshire to accelerate the nation’s ambition of becoming a global clean energy superpower. 18 August 2025 Off the Shelf Festival of Words announces lineup for its 34th edition Off the Shelf Festival of Words, one of the longest running literary festivals in the UK, will return to Sheffield for its 34th edition from 10 October - 10 November, bringing together the best of local, national and international literary talent. 15 August 2025 Breakthrough raises hopes for Strep A vaccine that could save half a million lives globally Scientists have discovered how some children develop natural immunity to a bacterial infection, a vital breakthrough which could help develop vaccines to save up to half a million lives globally each year. 8 August 2025 Search Public health expert recognised for obesity research Dr Laura Gray from the University of Sheffield’s School of Medicine and Population Health has been recognised with a prestigious European award for research supporting groundbreaking enhancements in tackling obesity. 21 March 2024 Millions are at risk using high arsenic water for cooking The use of water contaminated with higher than recommended levels of arsenic could pose a serious health risk to millions, a new study from the University of Sheffield has found. 20 March 2024 South Yorkshire study could speed up access to bowel cancer tests People in South Yorkshire with ‘red flag’ bowel cancer symptoms could bypass the GP and be fast-tracked to hospital for diagnostic tests as part of a new research study led by University of Sheffield researchers. 18 March 2024 Revolutionary chronic wound treatment could help millions A team of international scientists has developed an effective treatment for preventing infection in chronic wounds that does not involve antibiotics 14 March 2024 Bees master complex tasks through social interaction In a groundbreaking discovery, bumblebees have been shown to possess a previously unseen level of cognitive sophistication. 12 March 2024 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Current page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 … Next page Next › Last page Last »