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 New evidence for liquid water beneath the south polar ice cap of Mars An international team of researchers has revealed new evidence for the possible existence of liquid water beneath the south polar ice cap of Mars. 29 September 2022 Breaks in ‘junk’ DNA give scientists new insight into neurological disorders ‘Junk’ DNA could unlock new treatments for neurological disorders as scientists discover how its breaks and repairs affect our protection against neurological disease. 28 September 2022 Bank closures drive people to the Post Office to handle cash The rise in local banking branches closing across the UK has increased the demand for access to cash deposit services at Post Offices, new research has found. 26 September 2022 100-year-old Woman of Steel awarded honorary degree from University of Sheffield A Sheffield inspiration who sparked a seven-year national campaign to recognise the role of female steelworkers during the war has been made an Honorary Doctor of Engineering by the University of Sheffield. 22 September 2022 Promising MND drug helps slow disease progression and benefits patients physically Scientists believe a new genetically-targeted therapy to treat motor neurone disease (MND) could be a turning point for patient care, after the results of a Phase 3 clinical trial showed significant physical benefits for patients after 12 months. 21 September 2022 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Current page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 … Next page Next › Last page Last »