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. Chancellor's Medal winner, Maisy Wilkes 18 July 2024 Sheffield student creating real-world impact for patients with rare cancers awarded Chancellor’s Medal A Sheffield student whose work has sped up diagnosis and access to treatment for patients with rare cancers, has been awarded the University of Sheffield prestigious Chancellor’s Medal. A Peregrine Falcon sitting on the tower of St George's Church. Credit: Chris Greenwood, Sheffield Bird Study Group 12 July 2024 Sheffield Peregrines soaring high The University of Sheffield is celebrating the remarkable success story of its resident Peregrine Falcons, with three new chicks now having flown the nest, making the total number of birds raised on site to 34. 10 July 2024 University of Sheffield retains top spot in Russell Group in National Student Survey The University of Sheffield is top of the Russell Group in the latest National Student Survey, published today (10 July 2024). Enhanced weathering test fields of soybean at the Energy Farm, University of Illinois, Urbana- Champaign (image credit Dimitar Epihov, Leverhulme Centre, University of Sheffield) 10 July 2024 Cutting farm nitrous oxide emissions helps climate and ozone layer Farming methods can reduce nitrous oxide emissions without slowing down the overall recovery of the ozone layer, results from new research have shown. Search Development of advanced water treatment techniques will help ensure sustainability of global water supplies Advanced water cleaning techniques are needed to meet United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG) and ensure our water supplies remain sustainable, say University of Sheffield researchers. 29 October 2021 New report cites Sheffield researchers in call for government to improve agricultural transition 28 October 2021 The Mary Rose gets conservation boost from new x-ray technique The Mary Rose - Henry VIII’s favourite warship - has received a major boost from a researcher at the University of Sheffield to help conserve the ship for future generations. 27 October 2021 Scientists make breakthrough in understanding how penicillin works The mechanism which allows β-lactam antibiotics, including penicillin, to kill MRSA has been revealed for the first time. 26 October 2021 University of Sheffield academic and leading scholar in East Asian cinema awarded prestigious Philip Leverhulme prize Dr Jennifer Coates from the University of Sheffield’s School of East Asian Studies (SEAS) has been awarded a prestigious £100,000 prize by the Philip Leverhulme Trust to further her promising career in Japanese cinema and culture. 25 October 2021 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 89 Page 90 Page 91 Page 92 Current page 93 Page 94 Page 95 Page 96 Page 97 … Next page Next › Last page Last »