Latest news 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. University of Sheffield recognised as a leader in research collaboration and knowledge exchange 51²è¹Ý¶ù has reaffirmed its position as one of England’s top universities for external collaboration and engagement with businesses and communities according to the latest Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF). 7 October 2026 Zebra grazes in a garden Tortoises in the park and zebras at the garden gate? Scientists say climate change could make it happen Zebras grazing in a UK park might sound like the stuff of a high-budget Hollywood blockbuster, but new research suggests it could one day be vital in the fight against climate change, and that the British public might not mind as much as you’d think. 5 October 2026 University of Sheffield academics elected Fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering Three academics from the University of Sheffield have been elected Fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering in recognition of their outstanding impact across the engineering and technology sectors. 24 September 2026 Starving cancer’s fuel source could boost treatment effectiveness Targeting how cancer cells adapt and survive in nutrient-deprived environments could slow tumour growth and make existing treatments more effective, according to new University of Sheffield research. 23 September 2026 Search Mysterious skeleton revealed to be that of unusual Lady Anchoress of York Barbican The rare and unusual life of an anchoress, a woman who devoted her life to prayer while living in seclusion, has been unearthed by the University of Sheffield and Oxford Archaeology, thanks to a skeletal collection now held at the University. 6 February 2023 Rates of hatching failure in birds almost twice as high as previously estimated Hatching failure rates in birds are almost twice as high as experts previously estimated, according to the largest ever study of its kind. 3 February 2023 AI could speed up discovery of new medicines Artificial intelligence that could reduce the cost and speed-up the discovery of new medicines has been developed as part of a collaboration between researchers at the University of Sheffield and AstraZeneca. 2 February 2023 Sheffield scientist receives prestigious honour for fertility research A fertility expert from the University of Sheffield has been recognised for his exceptional contributions to pioneering research over the past 30 years 2 February 2023 Digital foot could revolutionise bionic limbs and other assistive technologies A digital foot sole that enables scientists to see the neurological signals that control how we walk and maintain balance, has been developed by researchers at the University of Sheffield. 31 January 2023 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 107 Page 108 Page 109 Page 110 Current page 111 Page 112 Page 113 Page 114 Page 115 … Next page Next › Last page Last »