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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
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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.
Green space

Prescribing nature can improve happiness and reduce anxiety, new research shows

A £5.77 million cross-governmental funded project has shown that expanding access to Green Social Prescribing can promote wellbeing and improve mental health.
Off the Shelf audience

Off the Shelf Festival of Words announces lineup for its 33rd edition

Off the Shelf Festival of Words, one of the longest running literary festivals in the UK, will return to Sheffield for its 33rd edition from 7 October - 3 November, bringing together the best literary talent for the 2024 programme of events.
Hihi Female

Infertility challenges amongst endangered wild songbird population revealed in new study

A ground breaking study has provided the most comprehensive estimate to date of infertility rates in a threatened wild animal species.

Bacteria Navigating Towards Nutrients

New discovery of how bacteria navigate their environment could change how we treat infection

Scientists from the ±¬ÁÏTV have discovered a new sensory capability in bacteria which could transform treatments for bacterial infections.
LZ’s central detector, the time projection chamber, in a surface lab clean room before delivery underground. Credit: Matthew Kapust/Sanford Underground Research Facility

Experiment sets new record in search for dark matter

Researchers at the ±¬ÁÏTV have played a key role in a ground breaking experiment that has set a new world record in the search for dark matter.