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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).
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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.
Meihong Wang, James Marshall, Ian Reaney

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.
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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.
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New partnership with Sutton Trust set to help young people from low-income backgrounds

Young people will be able to access the Sutton Trust’s UK Summer Schools at the University of Sheffield for the first time this year.

An image of Professor Cathy Nutbrown and Professor Mohamed Pourkashanian

University of Sheffield staff and alumni recognised in 2023 New Year Honours List

Staff and alumni from the University of Sheffield have been recognised by His Majesty The King in the New Year Honours List.
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New simple method to diagnose adrenal insufficiency reduces need for hospital tests by up to 70 per cent 

A new study using saliva rather than blood to test for adrenal insufficiency offers significant improvements for screening patients 
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Less than four in 100 men accepted to be sperm donors

An international team of researchers, led by the University of Sheffield, mapped the outcome of over 11,700 men who applied to be sperm donors in Denmark and the US

An update on the University of Sheffield's partnership with Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute in Ukraine

The University Of Sheffield has continued to develop its partnership with the National Technical University of Ukraine Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute (KPI) and has donated £20,000 to help to rebuild its campus air raid shelters.