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. £14m fundraising success boosts Sheffield’s future as a global neuroscience leader The University of Sheffield has reached a historic £14 million fundraising milestone to support the expansion of its world-renowned neuroscience institute to accelerate pioneering research into devastating diseases like Motor Neuron Disease (MND), Pa 17 March 2026 University of Sheffield to lead £12.5m national centre for next-generation semiconductor systems The University of Sheffield is leading a new £12.5 million national research centre to strengthen the UK’s ability to design the next generation of advanced electronic systems and support the ambitions of the UK Semiconductor Strategy. 13 March 2026 The gift will support Sheffield's Grantham Centre for Sustainable Futures, which has trained more than 260 PhD students whose research is tackling the planet's most pressing sustainability challenges. University of Sheffield’s global sustainability work boosted by £3.5 million gift from Grantham Foundation The University of Sheffield has been given a £3.5 million gift by the Grantham Foundation to deliver world class climate research, train the next generation of sustainability leaders and steer global climate policy. 13 March 2026 New study reveals how Ethiopia’s hyenas combat climate change, save money and prevent disease Urban scavengers like spotted hyenas are preventing over a thousand tonnes of carbon emissions annually in Ethiopia’s second-largest city, according to new research revealing the predators’ role as accidental eco-warriors. 10 March 2026 Search 3D printed student rocket engine breaks record A liquid rocket engine - similar to the kind used by pioneering space companies such as SpaceX - has been built using 3D printing by students at the University of Sheffield. 11 July 2023 Vaccine response in patients with impaired immune systems revealed in landmark study Researchers from the University of Sheffield are part of the landmark OCTAVE trial which has revealed new data on infection rates, disease severity and deaths in at risk patient groups, a year after their first vaccination. 7 July 2023 AI heart disease technology scoops national win at NHS Parliamentary Awards Innovative tool developed by scientists and clinicians from the University of Sheffield’s Insigneo Institute and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals provides a super-fast analysis of the heart’s function, spotting heart damage on MRI heart scans in seconds 6 July 2023 £5.7m awarded to tackle antimicrobial resistance A team of scientists have received a £5.7m Wellcome Trust Discovery Award to help tackle the crucial threat of antimicrobial resistance. 4 July 2023 Sheffield medical student awarded Chancellor’s Medal for work to tackle health inequalities A final year medical student who has worked tirelessly to raise awareness of the health inequalities experienced by marginalised groups, has been awarded the University of Sheffield’s Chancellor’s Medal. 4 July 2023 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 78 Page 79 Page 80 Page 81 Current page 82 Page 83 Page 84 Page 85 Page 86 … Next page Next › Last page Last »