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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.

Paris Skyline at Sunset

University of Sheffield opens official French language examination centre

The University of Sheffield has opened an official French language examination centre, which will help people who are looking to live, work or study in France or French-speaking countries.
An image of Jupiter captured by the Hubble telescope

Mission to explore Jupiter’s moons to launch with help from University of Sheffield experts

A mission to search for signs of life on Jupiter and its three icy moons is set to launch today (13 April 2023) with help from researchers at the University of Sheffield.
Botox injection

Modified Botox gives long-term pain relief after nerve injury without side effects

A team of scientists from the University of Sheffield have discovered a single injection of the elongated Botox could relieve pain for months without risk of paralysis or addiction
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University of Sheffield becomes member of newly-established Turing University Network

The University of Sheffield has further strengthened its ties with The Alan Turing Institute as it joins the UK’s national centre for data science and AI’s newly launched Turing University Network.
The remains of a building damaged by the civil war in Syria

Recycling rubble left behind by war could help rebuild key infrastructure

Concrete rubble left behind by war could be recycled and used to help rebuild key infrastructure quicker and more sustainably, according to new research from the University of Sheffield.