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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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New report reveals inequalities faced by women in the North of England

A new report finds that women in the North of England are more likely to live in poverty, work more hours for less pay, are more likely to be unpaid carers and live shorter lives than women in other regions of England.
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ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield ranked among the best in Guardian ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Guide 2025

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø has been ranked among the top in the UK within The Guardian ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Guide 2025.
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ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield ranked top in Russell Group for student experience

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø has been ranked as the top university in the Russell Group for student experience and support by the Daily Mail ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Guide.

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New Pharmacy degree set to tackle local and national healthcare shortages

A new Pharmacy degree at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield will help to address local and national healthcare needs.
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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.