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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.
Hot Steel Moving Into Forging Machine

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield researchers to transform UK steel and manufacturing

Two major new research hubs that are set to revolutionise UK steel and digital manufacturing, have been launched with the help of researchers from the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield.
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.
Luminous Fast Blue Optical Transient (Artist's Concepts)

Sheffield astronomers help discover signs of life in a star’s explosive death

Astrophysicists have settled the debate over the nature of a rare type of stellar explosion, thanks to a camera designed and built at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield.
A view of the inside of Morecambe Winter Gardens from a balcony during a classical music concert

Restoration of iconic seaside theatre honoured by King

A group of volunteers who are leading a remarkable restoration of a seaside theatre once known as the Albert Hall of the North, have been honoured by the King this week (14 November 2023).
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New research sets to improve detection of high blood pressure in the lungs using advanced imaging tools

A new study at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield to enable quick and more accurate diagnosis of pulmonary arterial hypertension in patients with systemic sclerosis has received a £200,000 grant from Heart Research UK.
The Duchess of Gloucester visits SITraN

The Duchess of Gloucester explores pioneering Parkinson's research at SITraN

Parkinson’s UK Patron, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester, met neuroscientists from the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield who are tackling the root causes of the progressive conditionÂ