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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.
Artist impression of streptococcus pneumoniae

Scientists identify evolutionary gateway helping pneumonia bacteria become resistant to antibiotics   

An evolutionary gateway which helps pneumonia cells become resistant to antibiotics has been discovered by scientists at the University of Sheffield. 
Bikes outside the Information Commons

Success of University BetterPoints scheme leads to city-wide rollout

A free app which turns steps, cycle rides and bus trips into shopping vouchers or donations to local charities has been launched across the city, after its success at the University of Sheffield.
A rice field in Vietnam

Natural GM crops: grasses take evolutionary shortcut by borrowing genes from their neighbours

Grasses transfer genes from their neighbours in the same way genetically modified crops are made, a new study has revealed.

Black History Month

University of Sheffield celebrates Black History Month 2023

October marks the start of Black History Month - a time to celebrate, mark and recognise the contributions of the Black community and Black history.

Neville Chamberlain holding the paper containing the resolution to commit to peaceful methods signed by both Hitler and himself on his return from Munich

Munich Crisis 85 years on - historian reveals how appeasement of Hitler affected British public

Britain’s appeasement of Hitler caused mental health problems for people throughout the country, including a spate of suicides, according to research from a historian at the University of Sheffield.