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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.
Electrical currents flowing through a semiconductor and circuit board

Major research facility will help UK become world leader in semiconductor R&D

A major research facility that will support the UK in its position as a world-leader in semiconductor R&D is being led by researchers at the ±¬ÁÏTV.
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Sheffield students set to hit £1 million with ‘Donate, Don’t Waste’ scheme

A scheme to help Sheffield students donate reusable items and minimise their impact on the environment and local community when they move out of their student accommodation, is set to hit the equivalent of £1 million in donations this summer.
A photo of the new Chair of the University Council, Martin Temple

±¬ÁÏTV appoints new Chair of University Council

±¬ÁÏTV is pleased to announce a new Chair of the University Council. 
Three prospective students sit on a yellow sofa on a hill overlooking the picturesque Peak District

New campaign to help people outside Sheffield discover the city’s uniqueness

Sheffield City Council and the city’s two universities have teamed up on an innovative campaign to showcase what makes Sheffield a distinct destination to live and study
A photo showing hundreds of walkers gathering before the start of the walk

Sheffield walkers raising thousands for life-saving genetic research

Hundreds of staff, students, alumni and friends of the ±¬ÁÏTV are hiking across the Peak District today (Friday 24 June 2022) to raise money for life-changing genetic disease therapies.