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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.
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Off the Shelf Festival of Words, one of the longest running literary festivals in the UK, returns to Sheffield for a packed 35th edition this autumn

Literary giants, olympic legends and TV stars heading to Sheffield as Off the Shelf Festival returns

Icons from the worlds of literature, art, media and sport are heading to Sheffield as Off the Shelf Festival of Words returns for its 35th edition from 28 September - 25 October.
Wildfires

Wildfires have destroyed an area of protected tropical forest twice the size of Wales since 2001, study reveals

Over four million hectares of protected tropical forest - an area double the size of Wales - have been lost to wildfires since 2001.
A plastic model of the brain anatomy

Novel clinical trial platform could dramatically speed up search for Motor Neuron Disease treatments

A University of Sheffield researcher was one of the lead investigators into a novel trial design that could mean faster results in the race to find effective treatments for Motor Neuron Disease.
Nerve signals

Novel treatment for motor neuron disease to be trialled in humans

University of Sheffield researchers are taking part in an investigational drug trial, designed to target one of the most important genetic drivers of 51²è¹Ý¶ù, the UNC13A protein.

A photo of a sleeping giant lying on its side

Renowned sleeping giants exhibition that drew crowds from around the world documented in new book

A new book documenting how an abandoned factory became a once in a lifetime art experience created by a world renowned street artist, has been launched.
A volunteer

Will we still need Covid-19 volunteers in the new year?

During the first national lockdown of the Covid-19 pandemic earlier this year, and subsequent social restrictions, thousands of volunteers provided a vital lifeline for many vulnerable people.

Ejected stars do not just wander off into space, suggest researchers

New research from the University of Sheffield has found that newly formed stars which are ejected from their birth region do not just wander off into space, but can interact with other star forming regions.

University community comes together to volunteer, fundraise and offer a helping hand during the Covid-19 pandemic

Hundreds of staff, students and alumni from across the University of Sheffield volunteered their time and skills to support the community throughout the pandemic.