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This area contains news from the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø since October 2020. For stories from 2010 to October 2020, use the 'News archive' above or search at the top of the page.
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ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield ranked within top 100 universities in QS World ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Rankings

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø has been ranked within the top 100 universities in the world in the QS World ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Rankings 2026, reaffirming its place as a leading global university for teaching and research excellence.
Children with climate placards
Credit: Benno Media

Innovative 'Think Climate' project inspires hundreds of children across the region

School pupils from across South Yorkshire have come together to celebrate a successful climate action project which has supported more than 600 children to understand the importance of sustainability.
A close up shot of a tiny robot that can be used to inspect and repair leaky water pipes

Tiny robots could help fix leaky water pipes

Micro-robots that can inspect water pipes, diagnose cracks and fix them autonomously – reducing leaks and avoiding expensive excavation work – have been developed by a team of engineers led by the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield.
A Virgin plane flying, seen from below

World-first transatlantic flight using sustainable aviation fuel takes off

A historic transatlantic flight using 100 per cent sustainable aviation fuel has taken off today (28 November 2023) with the help of engineers from the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield.
Jennie Stevens

Tackling Britain’s toughest endurance race to support disadvantaged students

A Student Support Manager from the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield is set to tackle one of Britain's most brutal endurance races to raise scholarship funds for disadvantaged students.

Train tracks at Sheffield railway station.

Comment: The spotlight on university spin-outs has come at exactly the right time

Professor Sue Hartley, Vice-President for Research and Innovation at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield, comments on the government's independent review of university spin-outs and what is needed to ensure commercialisation can thrive.
Students outside SU

Sheffield students dedicate 36,000 hours volunteering in the local community

Dedicated students from the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield have spent 36,621 hours volunteering to help the local community over the past 12 months.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø's Diamond building seen in the Sheffield skyline

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø's response to the independent review of university spin-out companies

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø welcomes the announcement of £20m to help universities develop more spinout companies made in the autumn statement, as well as the independent review of spin-out companies.