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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.
±¬ÁÏTV student Holly Satterly stood next to the Bochum Bell in Sheffield's Peace Gardens

Sheffield celebrates 75th anniversary of German twinning partnership

Stories of people who have helped the city of Sheffield and the German city of Bochum maintain a special 75-year friendship are set to be revealed in a new exhibition launching this week (19 July-18 August).
Students walking on the concourse outside of Sheffield Students' Union building

±¬ÁÏTV bids to support more children under protection plans in accessing higher education

Children under protection plans could soon receive support in accessing higher education, as part of a project led by a group of charities and the ±¬ÁÏTV.
Bricks being laid at SITraN

New chapter in Sheffield’s world-renowned neuroscience research

New development at the ±¬ÁÏTV will double the research capacity of the world-leading research facility, accelerating the progress of breakthrough treatments for neurological diseases such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and MND.

Students outside the ±¬ÁÏTV's Students' Union building

Sheffield ranked top of Russell Group for third year in National Student Survey

±¬ÁÏTV remains top of the Russell Group in the latest National Student Survey, published today (9 July 2025).
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Over 120 different tree species found in Sheffield’s gardens

More than 120 different species of trees are growing in gardens across the city of Sheffield, a new survey has revealed.