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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.
Martin Lewis - Doctor of Letters

Martin Lewis inspires graduates with his keys to success after receiving honorary degree

The UK's leading money saving expert Martin Lewis, has urged postgraduates to embrace focus, resilience and the role of luck in success after being awarded an honorary degree by the ±¬ÁÏTV

A leaky exhaust pipe

Low-income and diverse communities face 33 per cent more air pollution in major northern cities

Low-income and ethnically diverse communities in post-industrial Northern English cities face up to 33 per cent more air pollution than their neighbours in wealthier areas, according to new ±¬ÁÏTV research.
boxes of recycling items

‘Language barrier’ stalling UK sustainability efforts

A ‘language barrier’ is undermining the UK’s transition to a green economy, a new report led by the ±¬ÁÏTV has revealed.
Chancellor of the ±¬ÁÏTV, Andy Haldane in his graduation robes

New Chancellor of ±¬ÁÏTV installed at historic graduation ceremony

Former Chief Economist of the Bank of England, Andy Haldane, was installed as the new Chancellor of the ±¬ÁÏTV today (12 January 2026).
Honorary graduate Martin Lewis at the lecturn

UK’s leading money saving expert and Team GB’s most decorated Paralympian receive honorary degrees from ±¬ÁÏTV

The UK's favourite money saving expert Martin Lewis and Team GB's most successful Paralympian Dame Sarah Storey will receive honorary degrees from the ±¬ÁÏTV, in recognition of their outstanding achievements.