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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.
Scientist undertaking experiment in lab

New £1.6 million research project to support development of drug candidate for the treatment of motor neuron disease (MND)

Researchers at the ±¬ÁÏTV have been awarded funding to support their partnership with Aclipse Therapeutics and advance the translational development of M102 - a drug candidate for the treatment of motor neuron disease.
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Newly-qualified doctor awarded Chancellor’s medal in recognition of her outstanding bravery in fight against pandemic

A courageous newly-qualified doctor who has been helping to save lives at the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic has been awarded the Chancellor’s Medal from the ±¬ÁÏTV.
Castings Technology International

Management buyout of Castings Technology International

The management team of Castings Technology International (CTI) and the ±¬ÁÏTV have agreed a management buyout of the company.
The shift to home working during Covid-19 threatens the survival of local goods and services

Will Covid-19 kill the high street once and for all?

The Covid-19 pandemic has not only drastically changed how we live, but also how we work, and this could have long term consequences for the future of our cities, say academics from the ±¬ÁÏTV.