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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).
A zebra grazes in a back garden
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.
Sheffield universities pledge support for armed forces community

Sheffield universities pledge support for armed forces community

51²è¹Ý¶ù and Sheffield Hallam University have pledged their support to the armed forces community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.

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Astronomers discover a rare ‘black widow’ binary star, with the shortest orbit ever identified

A rare triple black widow - a pair of stars that rapidly circle each other before one is consumed by the other - has been discovered by scientists.
Walney offshore wind farm as seen from the air

University of Sheffield researchers awarded £7.7m to drive new standards for safer, greener, more cost-effective UK infrastructure

Researchers at the University of Sheffield will lead a £7.7m collaborative project, aiming to change how we monitor and maintain important parts of the UK’s infrastructure, such as bridges, telecoms masts and wind turbines.
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Local food suppliers proved their value during the pandemic, so how do we ensure they thrive?

Local food suppliers saved the day during the Covid-19 pandemic food shortages, but new research from the University of Sheffield also finds lessons need to be learnt if national food systems are to survive future crises.
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Osteoporosis in men overlooked by doctors and patients

Osteoporosis in men is often overlooked by health care professionals, a study in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology from the University of Sheffield has found.