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. 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. 22 August 2025 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. 18 August 2025 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. 15 August 2025 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. 8 August 2025 Search Lowering voting age boosts long-term participation in elections Young people given the vote from age 16 in Scotland are not only more likely to continue voting as they get older, but do so in higher numbers, a new study shows. 16 January 2023 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 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 80 Page 81 Page 82 Page 83 Current page 84 Page 85 Page 86 Page 87 Page 88 … Next page Next › Last page Last »