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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.
Bricks being laid at SITraN

New chapter in Sheffield’s world-renowned neuroscience research

New development at the University of Sheffield will double the research capacity of the world-leading research facility, accelerating the progress of breakthrough treatments for neurological diseases such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and MND.

Students outside the University of Sheffield's Students' Union building

Sheffield ranked top of Russell Group for third year in National Student Survey

The University of Sheffield remains top of the Russell Group in the latest National Student Survey, published today (9 July 2025).
An aerial image of a UK suburban area showing curved roads, lined with houses and their tree filled gardens.

Over 120 different tree species found in Sheffield’s gardens

More than 120 different species of trees are growing in gardens across the city of Sheffield, a new survey has revealed.
Digital Health Hub

Pioneering data and AI advancements helping to deliver the NHS’s future vision

The University of Sheffield is pioneering advancements in data and artificial intelligence (AI) to improve healthcare and tackle health inequalities and will play a critical role in helping the government deliver its new 10-year plan for the NHS.

Tourists soaking up the atmosphere in the Old Town Square of Prague

Czech - how Sheffield is helping students speak one of Europe’s most strategically important languages

As the Czech Republic takes over the EU presidency this month (July 2022), the University of Sheffield is celebrating its friendship with the country, being the biggest provider of Czech language degrees in the UK.
architectural drawing of the GTIMC facility. View from outside.

New multi-million gene therapy innovation centre construction complete

The new building will advance scientific discoveries into promising treatment options for millions of patients with life-threatening diseases.
Fiza Aleem with her award

Sheffield student commended for defying odds

A student who used her grit, resilience and determination to defy the odds has been recognised with a special award at the House Of Lords.
A Sweden player puts the football down

Sheffield is the definitive home of football, new study confirms

A University of Sheffield study has demonstrated once and for all that Sheffield is the home of the beautiful game - sporting the oldest clubs, grounds, trophies and even many of the rules that shaped the way football is played today.
A flap endonuclease cuts DNA (the orange intertwined worms)

Targeting a parasite’s DNA could be more effective way to treat malaria

Research from the University of Sheffield is exploring a new way of killing the Plasmodium parasite that causes malaria