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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.
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Reshore semiconductor manufacturing to UK and US to meet sustainability goals, study says

Making semiconductors in the UK and the US would be the most sustainable way to manufacture the materials that power every electronic device on the planet, according to new research from the ±¬ÁÏTV.
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DNA shape explains crucial gene-therapy challenges, study finds

A mystery surrounding why powerful gene-editing technology that has driven major advances in medicine over the past decade can sometimes make mistakes, has been solved with the help of scientists from the ±¬ÁÏTV.
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Solar energy could be key to making sustainable aviation fuel

A new way of making sustainable aviation fuel that could cut the reliance on used cooking oil as a feedstock, has been developed by a team of engineers led by the ±¬ÁÏTV.
A large group of Big Walk participants making their way along the crest of a hill in blue Big Walk 2025 tshirts
Participants make their way along the crest of a hill

Step up for little lungs: Join the Big Walk 2026 to support ground breaking children's lung research

±¬ÁÏTV invites community to step up and join the Big Walk 2026 in support of pioneering children’s lung research
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Sheffield students dedicate 33,000 hours volunteering in the local community

Dedicated students from the ±¬ÁÏTV have spent 33,443 hours volunteering to help the local community over the past 12 months.
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±¬ÁÏTV highlighted as one of England’s best for working with businesses

±¬ÁÏTV has been recognised as one of the best universities in the country for working with businesses, developing IP, commercialising research and public and community engagement.
Black History Month 2021

University celebrates Black History Month 2022

This annual celebration is an opportunity to reflect and celebrate Black people, history and culture, as we reaffirm our position as an inclusive and diverse university.
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New evidence for liquid water beneath the south polar ice cap of Mars

An international team of researchers has revealed new evidence for the possible existence of liquid water beneath the south polar ice cap of Mars.
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Breaks in ‘junk’ DNA give scientists new insight into neurological disorders

‘Junk’ DNA could unlock new treatments for neurological disorders as scientists discover how its breaks and repairs affect our protection against neurological disease.