News News stories 10 July 2025 Sheffield scientist awarded prestigious prize for groundbreaking MND research Dr Johnathan Cooper-Knock from the University of Sheffield is one of eight outstanding scientists nationwide to receive the 2025 Lister Award in recognition of his pioneering MND research. 10 July 2025 New research to develop blood test that predicts the risk of secondary breast cancer A blood test which could predict the likelihood of breast cancer spreading to the bone and becoming incurable, is being developed by researchers at the University of Sheffield thanks to new funding. 10 July 2025 UK-wide aphasia project awarded £3.8 million to improve post-stroke communication A new University of Sheffield research project that aims to improve communication between people with aphasia and their communication partners has been awarded over £3.8 million in funding 10 July 2025 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. Search Lateral flow test to detect recurring aggressive brain tumours The world’s first lateral flow test to detect aggressive, recurring brain tumours is being developed by scientists at the University of Sheffield and Nottingham Trent University. 6 November 2023 New research institute to accelerate the search for a cure for MND The new UK Motor Neuron Disease Research Institute, or UK MND RI, aims to discover new treatments that could ultimately mean MND becomes a curable condition. 3 November 2023 South Yorkshire leads the UK’s digital healthcare revolution An ambitious new digital healthcare hub in South Yorkshire is set to lead the UK’s digital health revolution and address inequalities in patient care. 26 October 2023 Using near-infrared spectroscopy to help unravel the mysteries of dementia Near infrared (NIR) imaging is being used by Sheffield researchers in a cross-university study to investigate the brains of Alzheimer's and Lewy body dementia patients. 17 October 2023 | Published by Laser Focus World Inflation and the COVID-19 pandemic have eroded the effectiveness of Minimum Unit Pricing for alcohol in Scotland Inflation and the COVID-19 pandemic have eroded the effectiveness of Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) for alcohol in Scotland, a new report from the University of Sheffield has found. 21 September 2023 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Current page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 … Next page Next › Last page Last »