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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.
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Risk of forced labour in clothing industry rises due to pandemic and industry response

Deteriorating living and working conditions for workers in garment supply chains during the Covid-19 pandemic have increased the risk of forced labour, according to a new report from the University of Sheffield.

Forget travel restrictions - new app can transport you anywhere in the world in the body of a robot

With the future of international travel looking uncertain for most people, new technology developed by Cyberselves, a recent University of Sheffield spinout, could enable people to see, hear and feel anywhere in the world via a robot.
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‘Do not resuscitate’ orders were common in patients admitted with suspected COVID-19

Nearly a third of patients admitted to hospital with suspected COVID-19 during the first wave of the pandemic had a ‘Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation’ (DNACPR) decision recorded before or on their day of admission to hospital.
Thushan de Silva

University of Sheffield doctor receives MBE for services to COVID-19 research

A University of Sheffield academic has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for his team’s research, which has helped progress the fight against Covid-19.