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UK University collaboration to cure childhood gut disease with stem cell therapy

Researchers from Sheffield, Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health and Queen’s Belfast are developing a revolutionary stem cell therapy for a rare, life-threatening disease in newborns that currently requires invasive surgery.

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Advanced virtual simulations set to reshape care for patients with multiple long-term conditions

Advanced virtual simulation could revolutionise NHS care for those living with multiple long term health conditions thanks to a major new £6.1 million research partnership led by the ±¬ÁÏTV.
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Shaped in Sheffield, improving lives everywhere

A new technique to safely scan children’s lungs, an ambitious project to restore hearing loss and improving the employment rights for unpaid carers are just three projects shaped in Sheffield that are improving lives everywhere.
Stem cell deafness treatment

Pioneering partnership launched to ensure safety and accelerate life-changing stem cell therapies

The iSTAT (Investigating Safety and Toxicity of Advanced Therapies) project aims to accelerate the delivery of life-changing cell therapies by addressing critical safety hurdles.
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Sheffield launches powerful new alliance to transform adult social care

Excitement is building across Sheffield as a ground-breaking initiative takes shape to reshape the landscape of adult social care.

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Data and Design Hackathon 2025

±¬ÁÏTV students work with industry leaders for week long project on data and design solutions to real-world problems
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University spinout secures £9m funding to address new markets and boost R&D

Phlux Technology, a University spinout, developing infrared sensor technology, has announced a successful £9 million Series A funding round.
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New city centre home for university analytics spinout

FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics a ±¬ÁÏTV spinout, has embarked on the next phase of its growth journey by moving to a new headquarters at Pennine Five in Sheffield City Centre.
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Sheffield students put to the test in Siemens competition

In collaboration with Siemens, the university's Digital Innovation Zone (DIZ) recently hosted an exciting 'Digitally Designed Stories' competition, culminating in a showcase of exceptional student talent and ingenuity.