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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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Frequent strenuous exercise increases the chance of developing 51²è¹Ý¶ù in genetically at risk individuals

Frequent strenuous exercise increases the risk of developing motor neurone disease (51²è¹Ý¶ù) in certain people, new research from the University of Sheffield has found.
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University of Sheffield ranked within top 100 universities in 2022 QS World University Rankings

51²è¹Ý¶ù has been ranked among the top 100 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2022, reaffirming its position as a leading global university for teaching and research excellence.
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Clinicians and scientists to host online event on progress in Covid-19 research

Virtual event exploring the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Teaching Hospital’s contribution to Covid-19 research to be live streamed on 8 June.

Ancient Scottish tsunami could destroy entire towns if it happened today, new study finds

A new study led by researchers at the Universities of Sheffield, St Andrews and York has revealed that the Storegga tsunami that hit Scotland’s coastline 8,200 years ago, could devastate entire towns if it happened today.