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Northern children more likely to have mental health difficulties than those in the South, Government report finds

A children’s mental health crisis risks creating a ‘lost generation’ with those from the North worst affected - a new report co-authored by the University of Sheffield warns.
A peregrine falcon chick at the University of Sheffield
Peregrine Falcon Chick

From rooftop rescues to new homes for swifts: how University of Sheffield is helping wildlife thrive

From rooftop peregrine rescues to new swift nesting boxes, the University of Sheffield is bringing staff, students and local wildlife experts together to help birds thrive, boosting urban biodiversity and creating a more nature-positive campus.
VolcanoTech's equipment being used at Sabancaya, an active volcano in the Andes of southern Peru.
VolcanoTech's equipment being used at Sabancaya, an active volcano in the Andes of southern Peru.

Cheap mobile phone cameras used to bring volcano monitoring to world’s most at-risk communities

Every day smart phones are being used to assist with forecasting volcanic eruptions in the world’s most at-risk communities, at a fraction of the cost of conventional systems.

Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) image of the protein binding to DNA
University of Sheffield scientists have used state-of-the-art imaging to see how a protein binds to DNA to help maintain both healthy and cancer cells. The discovery could help to find new chemotherapies whilst shielding healthy cells from side effects.

DNA discovery could shield key healthy cells from chemotherapy side effects

A new discovery of how cells maintain their DNA could help protect healthy cells from the side effects of chemotherapy.
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Filmmakers could improve cinema for the Deaf community, with new guidance from University of Sheffield

Improved captioning in the film industry could make watching film and TV more accessible and engaging for the Deaf community, according to new guidance published by the University of Sheffield and Sheffield-based research and design studio, Paper.
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Kes recognised as British classic and landmark in world cinema

Ken Loach's 1969 drama Kes has been recognised as a British classic and a landmark in world cinema, by a new book published by the British Film Institute (BFI).
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Zoo and aquarium visits influence people to change behaviour and be more sustainable

Visiting zoos and aquariums can influence positive behavioural changes and attitudes, a new study has found.

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Longer-life smart MOPO batteries bringing renewable energy to Africa

Longer-life MOPO Batteries that can help communities off-grid or with unstable power networks in Africa access clean and affordable energy, are being developed with the help of engineers from the University of Sheffield.
Dr Elena Rainero in her lab

New research to investigate protein that fuels breast cancer

Researchers from the University of Sheffield are investigating how breast cancer cells survive and grow, thanks to new funding from Breast Cancer Now.