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£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
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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.
Grantham scholars stood together at the Grantham Centre Symposium in 2025
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.
Spotted hyenas scavenging in Mekelle

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.

UK’s biggest research streaming platform launched by University of Sheffield

The UK’s biggest research streaming platform has been launched by the University of Sheffield to enable anyone, anywhere to discover and explore its pioneering research.

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3D-printed radio antennas could bring 5G and 6G to remote communities

3D-printed radio antennas that could help bring stronger mobile phone signals and faster Internet connections to people living in remote communities, have been developed by researchers at the University of Sheffield.
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Gambling advertising restrictions could reduce harm 

Researchers from the University of Sheffield explored the relationship between exposure to gambling advertising and attitudes, intentions and behaviours which may be associated with an increased risk of gambling related harms.
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Sustainable development key to stop extinction of carnivores

Rapid economic growth has pushed rare species of big carnivores to the brink of extinction, according to experts.
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How post-feeding breasts bounce back from the brink of death to kickstart milk production

Scientists have discovered a protein that kickstarts milk production after breastfeeding is over - something which could provide effective new targets for cancer treatments.