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 Sheffield engineering students launch winning rocket at UK Championships A team of engineering students from the University of Sheffield proved they are high-fliers after achieving the top spot at a national rocketry championship. 6 October 2021 Milk churns help University cafes reduce plastic waste by over 87,000 bottles a year The University of Sheffield is set to significantly reduce its plastic waste by 87,000 single-use bottles per year, by switching to milk churns from a local dairy farm to supply its cafes on campus. 4 October 2021 Leaf-busting tech could end rail delays caused by leaves on the line Delays to train services caused by leaves on the line could finally become a thing of the past, thanks to new track cleaning technology developed by engineers at the University of Sheffield. 4 October 2021 Starting up in science Scientists Alison Twelvetrees and Daniel Bose opened the doors to their new labs at the University of Sheffield, UK, in 2017. 29 September 2021 | Published by Nature Major new sustainable aviation fuels centre to be built in South Yorkshire A new centre that will lead research, innovation and commercial testing of sustainable aviation fuels - the first of its kind in the UK - is to be built by the University of Sheffield. 29 September 2021 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 92 Page 93 Page 94 Page 95 Current page 96 Page 97 Page 98 Page 99 Page 100 … Next page Next › Last page Last »