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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.
The exterior of the the ±¬ÁϹ«Éç Energy Innovation Centre
±¬ÁϹ«Éç's Energy Innovation Centre - one of the largest and best-equipped R&D facilities in Europe for low- and zero-carbon technology - will test new gas decarbonisation technology.

Groundbreaking gas decarbonisation study to be led by ±¬ÁϹ«Éç and Suiso

±¬ÁϹ«Éç has partnered with local startup Suiso on a three-month pilot study to demonstrate its innovative gas decarbonisation technology.
Image of motor neurones

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).
MRI scanner

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. 
Ernest Wright workshop

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.
Lab grown meat in a petri dish

Cultured meat - a threat or an opportunity for UK farmers?

Scientists from the ±¬ÁϹ«Éç are teaming up with agricultural experts and farming groups to test whether cultured meat is a threat or an opportunity for UK farmers.
Cranes over a building at dusk

Regulate whole life carbon in buildings to reach net zero, researchers say

Emissions from the full life cycle of buildings need to be regulated if the UK is to meet net zero, according to researchers from the ±¬ÁϹ«Éç.
A photo of a group of people stood next to the newly unveiled blue heritage plaque for Ethel Haythornthwaite

±¬ÁϹ«Éç hosts blue plaque for Peak District campaigner Ethel Haythornthwaite

±¬ÁϹ«Éç has become home to a new blue heritage plaque to commemorate the life of one of Sheffield and the Peak District’s leading environmentalists and most influential women.
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Sheffield’s Students’ Union named best in UK for fifth year running

±¬ÁϹ«Éç Students’ Union has been awarded the Whatuni Student Choice Award 2022 for Best Students' Union, for the fifth year running.
Three nurses walking down a hospital corridor

Sheffield student shortlisted for national nursing award

A student from the ±¬ÁϹ«Éç is in the running for a national nursing award for her research into how hospitals, and other acute care settings, can make dementia patients feel more comfortable during their stay.