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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.
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The race to ‘Decode ALS’: Sheffield scientists awarded global prize for breakthrough AI drug discovery

The University of Sheffield has been named a winner of the Longitude Prize on ALS, cementing its reputation as a world leader in the fight against Motor Neuron Disease
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Tiny insect brain discovery offers a blueprint for faster and more efficient AI and robots

The secret behind insects’ lightning fast reactions could offer a blueprint for more energy efficient robots and self-driving cars, according to a new study challenging our understanding of how brains process information.
Crowds being wowed at May Fayre 2023

Thousands expected as Weston Park May Fayre extravaganza returns to Sheffield

A dazzling day of free, family-friendly entertainment is returning to Weston Park to wow the crowds once again, thanks to a partnership between the University of Sheffield and Sheffield City Council.
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Fresh vegetables

One in five low-income families face food insecurity - how ‘food clubs’ offer a vital lifeline

Membership-based food clubs offering heavily discounted groceries and wraparound support are a vital tool in tackling food insecurity, according to the UK’s first large-scale independent study.
MND patient

AI tool offers hope for people with MND by pinpointing optimal timing for critical procedure

A new AI tool that accurately predicts the need for a feeding tube could transform patient care and improve quality of life for people living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND).
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Research raises concerns over gambling advertising ahead of 2026 World Cup

Academics from the University of Sheffield are warning that current gambling advertising rules may be insufficient after new research revealed that television gambling adverts significantly influenced betting activity during the 2022 FIFA World cup
Student Nursing Associate apprentice Najoua Hassin and AMRC Training centre apprentice Dan Brodie

University of Sheffield celebrates apprenticeships for crucial role in closing national skills gap

The University of Sheffield is celebrating its thousands of apprentices who have made a major contribution to NHS frontline services and closed manufacturing skills gaps across the region and beyond.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves praises University of Sheffield’s sustainable aviation leadership during visit

The University of Sheffield welcomed the Chancellor of the Exchequer to its Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) today to showcase how its research and development capabilities are driving the UK’s global leadership in sustainable aviation.
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First agreed definition of ‘dark kitchens’ aims to close regulatory gap as delivery-only outlets surge

One in seven food outlets on the UK’s major delivery apps is now a "dark kitchen," according to new research that reveals the true scale of the nation’s invisible takeaway industry