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An illustration of protein molecules. Credit: Getty

AI could accelerate protein engineering – key for developing new medicines

An AI approach developed by researchers from the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield and AstraZeneca, could make it easier to design proteins needed for new treatments.
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ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield spinout company set to revolutionise advanced manufacturing

A pioneering new software company that is set to revolutionise advanced manufacturing, has been spun-out of the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield.

SOC Professor Sue Yeandle

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield Professor honoured by King in Birthday Honours

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield Professor, Sue Yeandle, has been appointed OBE (Officer of the British Empire) in the King’s Birthday Honours.
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Leg amputation caused by arterial disease four times higher in disadvantaged areas

Research from the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield has revealed leg amputation rates caused by arterial disease are four times as high in the most disadvantaged areas in England.

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People living with MND given a voice in research with new digital tool

People living with motor neuron disease (MND) will have more opportunities to participate in groundbreaking research, thanks to a new digital platform designed to accelerate the search for a cure for the debilitating disease.

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ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield ranked 27th in the world for sustainability in QS rankings

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø has been ranked 27th globally out of 1,751 institutions in the 2025 QS World ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Rankings: Sustainability, as well as 10th in the UK and 16th in Europe.
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New research reveals link between air pollution and water quality and people having multiple long term chronic conditions

Research from the Healthy Lifespan Institute has identified a new link between air pollution and water quality with multimorbidity.
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Real vs Fake: The sustainable Christmas tree debate

Real Christmas trees may be a more eco-friendly option compared to artificial trees, new research from the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield has revealed.

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Photo by Nana B Agyei on Flickr

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield joins national effort to tackle maternity inequalities

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø has been selected to join the NIHR Challenge Maternity Disparities Consortium.