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This area contains news from the University 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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Landmark MIROCALS clinical trial provides new insight into treatment of MND

Results of the landmark MIROCALS clinical trial, involving researchers from the ±¬ÁϹ«Éç, have revealed new insights into the treatment of motor neuron disease (MND).
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Cutting-edge MRI could revolutionise diagnosis of common heart problem aortic stenosis

Scientists have developed cutting-edge MRI technology to diagnose a common heart problem more quickly and accurately than ever before. 
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University helps historic Sheffield scissor maker sharpen its edge

A historic Sheffield scissor maker is gaining new insights into the traditional craftsmanship that it has used to lovingly handcraft scissors for over a century through a collaboration with the ±¬ÁϹ«Éç.
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FDA approves trial to advance pioneering treatment for Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP)

The US Food and Drug Administation (FDA) has approved BlackfinBio Limited’s Phase 1/2 clinical trial for its novel adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene therapy targeting Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP) Type 47 (SPG47).
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±¬ÁϹ«Éç funding supports five South Yorkshire charities to develop and support their local communities

±¬ÁϹ«Éç has awarded £45,000 to five charities across South Yorkshire to provide provision and support to address need in regional communities.
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Pint of Science aims to get scientists out of the lab and into your local pub

Tickets are now on sale for the world’s largest festival of public science talks, Pint of Science, which will see ±¬ÁϹ«Éç scientists take to the stage in venues across Sheffield (Monday 22 May - Wednesday 24 May).
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±¬ÁϹ«Éç opens official French language examination centre

±¬ÁϹ«Éç has opened an official French language examination centre, which will help people who are looking to live, work or study in France or French-speaking countries.
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Mission to explore Jupiter’s moons to launch with help from ±¬ÁϹ«Éç experts

A mission to search for signs of life on Jupiter and its three icy moons is set to launch today (13 April 2023) with help from researchers at the ±¬ÁϹ«Éç.
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Modified Botox gives long-term pain relief after nerve injury without side effects

A team of scientists from the ±¬ÁϹ«Éç have discovered a single injection of the elongated Botox could relieve pain for months without risk of paralysis or addiction