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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.
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.

Amber Keegan and Professor Conchúr Ó Brádaigh
Amber Keegan (right) and Professor Conchúr Ó Brádaigh

Sheffield graduate who improved athlete welfare in British swimming awarded Chancellor's Medal

A tireless campaigner whose work helped improve safeguarding standards across British swimming has been awarded the Chancellor's Medal—one of the highest honours bestowed by the University of Sheffield.
Johny Pitts and Andy Haldane Honorary Graduation
Johny Pitts (right) with Chancellor Andy Haldane (left)

Award-winning writer Johny Pitts and space exploration pioneer Sue Horne receive honorary degrees from University of Sheffield

Presenter, writer and photographer Johny Pitts and space exploration pioneer Sue Horne will receive honorary degrees from the University of Sheffield, in recognition of their outstanding achievements and contribution to society
An engineer controlling machinery inside the AMRC

University of Sheffield awarded share of £80 million to boost student places and build new facilities to strengthen UK defence industry

Sheffield is one of 24 universities and colleges awarded a share of £80 million to offer up to 2,500 new student places so more young people can land key jobs in UK defence
Management School Building

University of Sheffield Management School retains elite ‘Triple Crown’ status after prestigious global reaccreditation

51²è¹Ý¶ù Management School has retained its place among the world’s leading business schools after receiving the highest possible five-year unconditional reaccreditation from the Association of MBAs (AMBA).
Mining impact in Africa

Infrastructure for African mines destroying forests at 34 times the rate of the mines themselves

Industrial-scale mining in Africa to support global supply chains is leading to unprecedented deforestation across the continent, with 34 hectares of forest removed for every single hectare of active mine site.
Healthy natural ingredients containing dietary fiber.

Fathers’ diet before conception could significantly affect fetal growth and placenta development

What fathers eat before conception could significantly influence fetal growth and placenta development, new research in mice suggests
Crumpled tobacco packet and filters on a table

Tobacco company levy could raise up to £4.9bn and prevent 10,000 hospital admissions

New research from the and the University of Sheffield Addictions Research Group, and University of Bath Tobacco Control Research Group provides the first real-world modelling of a proposed ‘polluter pays’ tobacco levy scheme