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Faculty of Science Graduate Showcase 2025

This year's Faculty of Science Graduate Showcase will be held in The Octagon on Thursday 3rd April 2025, 1.00pm - 4.00pm.
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Tackling plastic pollution with biodegradable films for agriculture

A new research project is tackling the environmental challenges posed by traditional plastics in agriculture by developing sustainable, protein-based films from waste materials.

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Black holes: not endings, but beginnings? New research could revolutionise our understanding of the universe

Our understanding of black holes, time and the mysterious dark energy that dominates the universe could be revolutionised, as new University of Sheffield research helps unravel the mysteries of the cosmos.
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LightFest: illuminate your mind at a free festival exploring the wonders of light

Curious minds are invited on a journey of exploration in a free city centre festival exploring the wonders of light and how it illuminates and shapes the world around us.
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Understanding the genetic roots of aggressive childhood cancer: Research aims to improve Neuroblastoma treatment

Scientists have secured £1.5 million from Cancer Research UK (CRUK) to investigate the genetic secrets behind neuroblastoma - aiming to improve treatments for this aggressive childhood cancer.