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. 11 April 2025 Increase in alcohol deaths in England an ‘acute crisis’ The persistent higher rate of alcohol deaths in England since the pandemic in 2020 is an “acute crisis” requiring urgent action from government, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Sheffield and UCL. 11 April 2025 Government urged to tackle inequality in ‘low-carbon tech’ like solar panels and electric cars The UK government needs to go beyond offering subsidies for low-carbon technologies like electric cars and solar panels for energy and heating, if it is to meet its net-zero targets by 2050, a new report from the University of Sheffield suggests. 8 April 2025 Groundbreaking cancer research hub receives £10 million in new funding The University of Sheffield and Yorkshire Cancer Research are pioneering 10 world-leading research studies that aim to accelerate understanding of cancer and find cures that will save lives in the region and beyond 31 March 2025 University of Sheffield announces Andy Haldane as new Chancellor A highly-respected British economist, who worked at the Bank of England between 1989 and 2021, has been announced as the new Chancellor of the University of Sheffield. Search Genetically modified rice could be key to tackling food shortages caused by climate change Genetically engineering rice to have better salt tolerance could allow it to be grown in places it would otherwise fail, new research from the University of Sheffield has found. 16 January 2023 New partnership with Sutton Trust set to help young people from low-income backgrounds Young people will be able to access the Sutton Trust’s UK Summer Schools at the University of Sheffield for the first time this year. 11 January 2023 University of Sheffield staff and alumni recognised in 2023 New Year Honours List Staff and alumni from the University of Sheffield have been recognised by His Majesty The King in the New Year Honours List. 11 January 2023 New simple method to diagnose adrenal insufficiency reduces need for hospital tests by up to 70 per cent A new study using saliva rather than blood to test for adrenal insufficiency offers significant improvements for screening patients 9 January 2023 Less than four in 100 men accepted to be sperm donors An international team of researchers, led by the University of Sheffield, mapped the outcome of over 11,700 men who applied to be sperm donors in Denmark and the US 9 January 2023 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 69 Page 70 Page 71 Page 72 Current page 73 Page 74 Page 75 Page 76 Page 77 … Next page Next › Last page Last »
