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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.
The Sylvenstein lake reservoir and river Isar

Warming water temperatures and increased nutrient levels are putting freshwater ecosystems at serious risk

New international research, led by the ±¬ÁÏTV found that food webs are becoming less complex in warmer, nutrient-rich waters
Scanning Electron Microscopy image of C. difficile in the gut of an infected animal

Scientists discover superbug's rapid path to antibiotic resistance

Scientists have discovered how the hospital superbug C.diff rapidly evolves resistance to the frontline drug used for treatment in the UK.

Firth court

Higher education opportunities for students most in need unlocked by programme

±¬ÁÏTV is providing further support for students from underrepresented groups in accessing higher education, thanks to a donation from Sheffield graduate Andrew Law.
A musician on stage playing a guitar

±¬ÁÏTV students launch first-of-its-kind record label to help young musicians

A new record label managed entirely by students - believed to be the first-of-its-kind in the UK - has been launched by students at the ±¬ÁÏTV.
A picture of a microscope

New imaging technique uncovers protein abnormality in motor neurone disease

Scientists from the ±¬ÁÏTV’s Institute of Translational Neuroscience (SITraN) have helped to identify pathological abnormalities associated with motor neurone disease using a new imaging technique.