Scientist explains Jimmy Whites impossible snooker shot
An impossible snooker shot that has blown the minds of professional players and fans alike following a demonstration by Jimmy White, has finally been explained after the star teamed up with a scientist...
View ArticleFungal meningitis spreads in the brain by blocking and bursting blood vessels
New research from the University of Sheffield has revealed how fungus blocks and bursts blood vessels in the brain, helping scientists better understand how meningitis starts.read more
View ArticleUniversity of Sheffield students help speed up cancer diagnosis at new Julia...
The University of Sheffield and Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust have officially opened the Julia Garnham Centre, a new genomic pre-screening facility, which helps NHS geneticists to diagnose...
View ArticleCentre for Cities sets out three key priorities for the next South Yorkshire...
Improving education and skills for young people, franchising buses, and driving growth in Sheffield’s city centre should be the new Mayor of South Yorkshire’s top priorities for 2022.read more
View ArticleManaging UK agriculture with rock dust could absorb up to 45 per cent of the...
Adding rock dust to UK agricultural soils could absorb up to 45 per cent of the atmospheric carbon dioxide needed to reach net zero, according to a major new study led by scientists at the University...
View ArticleUniversity of Sheffield committed to action on climate
Fifty per cent of parents of 16-18 year olds believe that UK universities are equipping the next generation of students with knowledge about climate change, according to new research from Universities...
View ArticleOsteoporosis in men overlooked by doctors and patients
Osteoporosis in men is often overlooked by health care professionals, a study in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology from the University of Sheffield has found.read more
View ArticleHow MRI could revolutionise heart failure diagnosis
New research from University of Sheffield and University of East Anglia shows MRI scans can better diagnose heart failure than current non-invasive echocardiogram methods read more
View ArticleUniversity of Sheffield expands its support for students and scholars seeking...
The University of Sheffield has pledged over £1 million to support students, scholars and other staff who are seeking sanctuary in the UK or affected by war in their home countries.read more
View ArticleSheffields Students Union named best in UK for fifth year running
The University of Sheffield Students’ Union has been awarded the Whatuni Student Choice Award 2022 for Best Students' Union, for the fifth year running.read more
View ArticleRegulate whole life carbon in buildings to reach net zero, researchers say
Emissions from the full life cycle of buildings need to be regulated if the UK is to meet net zero, according to researchers from the University of Sheffield.read more
View ArticleNew research report reveals the impact of pricing on people drinking at...
University of Sheffield research evaluates the impact of Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) on people who drink alcohol at harmful levels, including those dependent on alcohol and those accessing treatment...
View ArticleUniversity of Sheffield ranked within top 100 universities in 2023 QS World...
The University of Sheffield has been ranked as one of the top 100 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2023, reaffirming its position as a leading global university for...
View ArticleNew research identifies more than 1,000 genes linked to severe COVID-19
Researchers from the University of Sheffield and Stanford University in the US have discovered there are specific genetic signals in people who develop severe coronavirus infection.read more
View ArticleUniversity of Sheffield academics recognised as UKs most talented early...
Three academics from the University of Sheffield have been recognised as some of the most talented early career researchers and innovators in the UK by a prestigious fellowship.read more
View ArticleSouth Yorkshire to lead UK R&D for sustainable aviation fuels
The University of Sheffield’s new Sustainable Aviation Fuels Innovation Centre (SAF-IC) has reached a key milestone in its construction.read more
View ArticleUniversity of Sheffield appoints new Chair of University Council
Martin Temple will join the University’s governing Council in August as the designate new Chair and Pro-Chancellor, taking over from interim Chair Adrian Belton following a planned transition period....
View ArticleSheffield students set to raise 1 million with Donate, Dont Waste scheme
Sheffield students are set to raise £1 million for charity this summer by donating unwanted food, furniture or clothing, when they move out of their accommodation at the end of term.read more
View ArticleSheffield students set to hit 1 million with Donate, Dont Waste scheme
A scheme to help Sheffield students donate reusable items and minimise their impact on the environment and local community when they move out of their student accommodation, is set to hit the...
View ArticleMore home test kits could prevent 11,000 bowel cancer deaths, study finds
More than 11,000 bowel cancer deaths could be prevented by simply sending an additional invitation to people who have not yet been screened, a new study by the University of Sheffield has found.read more
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