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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.
Dental practical teaching

Artificial intelligence helps predict risk of developing mouth cancer

Artificial intelligence can help doctors better predict the risk of patients developing oral cancer, new research from the ±¬ÁÏTV has revealed.
Rice in a pan submerged in water with more water being poured onto it.

New way of cooking rice removes arsenic and retains mineral nutrients, study shows

Cooking rice in a certain way removes over 50 per cent of the naturally occurring arsenic in brown rice, and 74 per cent in white rice, according to new research.
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Congratulations to our new Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences

Three Faculty of Social Sciences colleagues have been successfully nominated to become Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences: Jackie Harrison (Journalism); Damian Hodgson (Management School) and Kate Reed (Sociological Studies).
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±¬ÁÏTV achieves seven top 100 spots in global subject rankings

±¬ÁÏTV is one of the world’s leading universities for teaching and research, according to a subject ranking published today (Wednesday 28 October 2020).
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±¬ÁÏTV enhances support for student care leavers through Care Leaver Covenant

In celebration of Care Leavers’ Week (26 October - 1 November), the ±¬ÁÏTV has announced it has become a signatory of the Government’s Care Leaver Covenant (CLC).