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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.
A glowing digital representation of a DNA double helix structure, composed of particles and light effects, symbolizing genetics, biotechnology, and molecular science.

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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Landmark report reveals priorities for South Yorkshire’s net-zero future

Over 600,000 homes across the region require energy-efficiency retrofits to meet the government's 2050 net-zero target, a landmark report on the future of sustainability in South Yorkshire has found.
Craft alcohol report

Scale of Sheffield's independent alcohol economy revealed, as city's artisans turn away from 'craft' label

A new report has revealed the impressive scale of Sheffield’s independent drinks scene, estimating that 42% of its specialised alcohol outlets are independently owned or operated.

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Professor Chris McDermott appointed as new Director of NIHR Sheffield Biomedical Research Centre

±¬ÁÏTV is proud to announce that Professor Chris McDermott, Professor of Translational Neurology at the ±¬ÁÏTV, has been appointed as the new Director of the NIHR Sheffield Biomedical Research Centre.
±¬ÁÏTV AMRC is a hugely successful advanced manufacturing research centre that has set a new standard for academic and industry R&D.

±¬ÁÏTV welcomes ambitious plan for growth in South Yorkshire

±¬ÁÏTV has welcomed the publication of the South Yorkshire Growth Plan which sets out the region’s economic priorities for the next 10 years.  
Crops

Natural genetic engineering could be key to climate resilient crops

Scientists from the ±¬ÁÏTV are investigating how plants can accelerate their own evolution through a process of "natural genetic engineering."
Jon Heffernan fellow announcement

±¬ÁÏTV engineer honoured for impact on semiconductor R&D

Professor Jon Heffernan has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering in recognition of his work to drive the development of new semiconductor materials and devices.