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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.
Bricks being laid at SITraN

New chapter in Sheffield’s world-renowned neuroscience research

New development at the University of Sheffield will double the research capacity of the world-leading research facility, accelerating the progress of breakthrough treatments for neurological diseases such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and MND.

Students outside the University of Sheffield's Students' Union building

Sheffield ranked top of Russell Group for third year in National Student Survey

The University of Sheffield remains top of the Russell Group in the latest National Student Survey, published today (9 July 2025).
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Over 120 different tree species found in Sheffield’s gardens

More than 120 different species of trees are growing in gardens across the city of Sheffield, a new survey has revealed.
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Pioneering data and AI advancements helping to deliver the NHS’s future vision

The University of Sheffield is pioneering advancements in data and artificial intelligence (AI) to improve healthcare and tackle health inequalities and will play a critical role in helping the government deliver its new 10-year plan for the NHS.

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Stem cells used to successfully treat arthritis in gorilla at Budapest zoo

Stem cell therapy has been used to treat osteoarthritis in a gorilla for the first time, by scientists at the University of Sheffield.
Cancer cells

Scientists investigate if prostate drug could also treat breast cancer that’s spread to the bone 

Researchers at the University of Sheffield are testing new combinations of drugs to treat breast cancer that’s spread to the bone, thanks to funding from Breast Cancer Now.        
A picture of rows of vegetables being grown at an allotment.

Grow-your-own households eat more fruit and vegetables and waste less

Household fruit and vegetable production, in allotments and gardens, could be key to a healthy and food-secure population, a new study from the University of Sheffield has found.
A person holding one disposable coffee cup and one reusable coffee cup

Study calls for reusable packaging users to join project to help prevent plastic waste

A new study from the University of Sheffield is looking for people in Yorkshire who have tried reusable packaging, to join a project to investigate ways to combat plastic waste.
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University of Sheffield to be biggest green hydrogen producer and drive development of sustainable aviation fuels

The University of Sheffield is set to produce more green hydrogen than any other UK research centre, thanks to new equipment that will support vital research to help decarbonise the aviation industry.