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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.

Celebrating Dr Johnathan Cooper-Knock's appointment as the first 51²è¹Ý¶ù Association Rob Burrow Professor

Sheffield neurologist becomes first 51²è¹Ý¶ù Association Rob Burrow Professor

A world-leading neurologist and geneticist at the University of Sheffield has been appointed to the first Rob Burrow Professorship in Translational Neurobiology named after the late rugby league legend Rob Burrow CBE.

Dr Robert Caine standing holding grass

Wheat could use far more water than expected during future heatwaves

Wheat crops prioritise water loss during extreme future climate conditions, according to new research from the University of Sheffield
A gloved hand pointing at a screen showing research data

New drug candidate offers hope to slow down 51²è¹Ý¶ù progress

A groundbreaking drug candidate found to protect nerve cells damaged by motor neuron disease (51²è¹Ý¶ù), could offer new hope to people living with the devastating condition.
A child holding an orange tooth brush and brushing their teeth

Children’s dental health still very poor despite interventions

Improving children's access to NHS dentists and reducing rates of tooth decay should remain a top national government priority, oral health experts say.
A panel at the South Yorkshire Innovation Summit

South Yorkshire leaders unite to advance region's £3.3bn life sciences sector

Leaders from government, the NHS, life sciences and both Sheffield universities united for a Summit aimed at unlocking South Yorkshire's potential and positioning the region at the forefront of the UK’s £100 billion life sciences sector.