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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.
image of cancer cell

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.
Musicians from across Sheffield gathered at the City Hall to show their support for the city's music scene
Musicians from across Sheffield gathered at the City Hall to show their support for the sector

Sheffield artists log 1.85 billion Spotify streams in a single quarter as new report outlines blueprint for city's musical future

Sheffield’s top artists such as Arctic Monkeys, Bring Me The Horizon and Def Leppard are racking up over 1.85 billion Spotify streams in a single quarter, reaching a combined global fanbase of over 100 million listeners, according to a new report.
Aerial view of Diamond and city skyline

New research aims to tackle employment barriers for neurodivergent people in South Yorkshire

A University of Sheffield research project aiming to tackle employment barriers for neurodivergent people in South Yorkshire has been awarded a share of almost £2 million in funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).
Two young children are interacting with a static ball, which is creating red beams of light.

Future engineers of world-first fusion plant to be found through UK schools programme

A new schools programme to inspire the next generation of fusion energy scientists, engineers, technicians and project managers has been launched today (Tuesday, 25 November, 2025) by 51²è¹Ý¶ù.
A drawing of Old Paradise Square, Sheffield

New immersive walking app uncovers Sheffield’s hidden Jewish heritage

A new interactive walking app is transforming the streets of Sheffield into a digital heritage trail to recover the untold stories of the city's Jewish community.

University of Sheffield musician creates musical legacy in Ratcliffe-on-Soar’s famous cooling towers

Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station’s cooling towers became the unusual stage for a new musical performance by bass clarinet specialist Dr Sarah Watts, Director of Performance at the University of Sheffield, as the station undergoes decommissioning.
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.