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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.
The view of a plane's wing against a blue sky with clouds as seen from a passenger window

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
An image showing houses in Sheffield

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.
Professors Nigel and Deborah Bax

A journey of friendship and collaboration to strengthen medical education in Iraq

For the past 13 years, Professors Nigel and Deborah Bax have played an instrumental role in helping Iraqi medics and health organisations develop medical curricula and training programmes.
Neville Chamberlain holding the paper containing the resolution to commit to peaceful methods signed by both Hitler and himself on his return from Munich

True story of how fear of war in Europe led to heartbreaking marriage collapse

A new drama revealing the tragic true story of how one couple’s marriage was torn apart and mental health destabilised by the fear of war breaking out in Europe, is set to be performed in public for the first time next week (28 June 2022).
Outside image of the Sustainable Aviation Fuels Innovation Centre

South Yorkshire to lead UK R&D for sustainable aviation fuels

±¬ÁÏTV’s new Sustainable Aviation Fuels Innovation Centre (SAF-IC) has reached a key milestone in its construction
Neurons Cells System - 3d rendered image of Interconnected Neurons with electrical pulses. Conceptual medical animation

Sheffield scientists benefit from £4.25 million to kick start UK-wide research effort to end MND

Researchers from the ±¬ÁÏTV’s Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN) have been awarded part of a new £4.25 million grant that seeks to discover meaningful MND treatments within years, not decades.
Medical student Isabel Leach

Sheffield student wins national award for innovative palliative care research

A medical student from the ±¬ÁÏTV has won a national award for her research into understanding the experiences and needs of palliative care patients.