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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.
2025 Franklin Aigbirhio total body PET scanner

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.
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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.

Off the Shelf Julian Clary

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.
The study field team in The Gambia

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.

A digital illustration of the bladder

Unlocking the secrets of bladder dysfunction: $3.2 million digital twin project aims to combat global health issue

Pioneering technology aiming to uncover the mysteries of a bladder dysfunction that affects millions of people is being developed thanks to a partnership between the University of Sheffield and the University of Pittsburgh.
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Cloud-based AI helps to reduce river pollution

A cloud-based artificial intelligence (AI) system designed to detect blockages in sewers has shown an almost 90 per cent accuracy rate in a recent trial.

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University of Sheffield awarded University of the Year for Student Experience

The University of Sheffield has been named Daily Mail University of the Year for Student Experience 2024.
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UK and Japan partnership to develop new technologies for nuclear waste disposal

New research, led by the University of Sheffield, that will develop technologies to detect and process radioactive waste has been awarded funding by the UK in partnership with the Japanese government. 
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RAAC issue could be prevented by new building passports, engineers say

A new passport system for buildings could help to prevent another RAAC-style health and safety failing, according to engineers at the University of Sheffield.