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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.
A view of people walking past the Jessop West building - home of the ±¬ÁÏTV's Faculty of Arts and Humanities

±¬ÁÏTV ranked among world’s best for arts and humanities

±¬ÁÏTV has been named as one of the best universities in the world for teaching and research in the arts and humanities, according to new subject rankings published today (3 November 2021).

A mural near the COP26 summit showing how our climate is changing

Climate emergencies - do they help?

Various governments all over the world have declared climate emergencies in recent years, but do they help, or can they also have drawbacks?
Water treatment plant

Development of advanced water treatment techniques will help ensure sustainability of global water supplies

Advanced water cleaning techniques are needed to meet United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG) and ensure our water supplies remain sustainable, say ±¬ÁÏTV researchers.
Sunset over a maize field

New report cites Sheffield researchers in call for government to improve agricultural transition
The remains of the Mary Rose on display in The Mary Rose Museum

The Mary Rose gets conservation boost from new x-ray technique

The Mary Rose - Henry VIII’s favourite warship - has received a major boost from a researcher at the ±¬ÁÏTV to help conserve the ship for future generations.