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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.
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.
Students walking towards a building on Penn State's campus with lots of green spaces and trees around them

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield expands research partnership with Penn State

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø has expanded its research partnership with Penn State to help drive innovation between the UK and US.
Behaviour research

Behavioural research at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield awarded share of £10 million funding boost

Behavioural and computer scientists at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield have been awarded a share of £10 million provided by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) to establish a leadership team for behavioural research in the UK.
GUSTO Team

Pioneering trial aims to improve survival rates for advanced bladder cancer 

First-of-its-kind trial hopes to improve survival rates for advanced bladder cancer by matching treatments to known genetic risk markers
Brain tumour scan

Lateral flow test to detect recurring aggressive brain tumours

The world’s first lateral flow test to detect aggressive, recurring brain tumours is being developed by scientists at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield and Nottingham Trent ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø.
People walking on the concourse in the heart of the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield's campus, near its Students' Union building

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield recognised for supporting students and scholars seeking sanctuary

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø has been named a ‘ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sanctuary’ in recognition of its support for displaced people.