Latest news News stories 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. 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. 14 August 2026 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. 14 August 2026 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. 11 August 2026 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. 27 July 2026 Search Kinship carers struggling to cope despite £4.3 billion value they add to society ​​​​​​​Kinship carers in England are contributing more than £4.3 billion a year society by raising children - many of whom would otherwise be in the foster care system - new research from the Centre for Care has found. 12 February 2025 US and China lead G20 in search for hydrogen fuels The US and China are leading the G20 in efforts to develop hydrogen fuels, according to new research from the University of Sheffield. 11 February 2025 High standard of apprenticeships lead to success for University of Sheffield students Apprenticeships are pivotal in helping to close the national skills gap in healthcare and advanced manufacturing industries, offering an accessible pathway to rewarding careers. 10 February 2025 Scientists propose transforming U.S. Agriculture with Enhanced Weathering for atmospheric carbon dioxide removal A new study reveals that implementing enhanced weathering (EW), the practice of adding crushed basalt to soils, with U.S. agriculture could remove between 160 and 300 million metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere annually by 2050. 6 February 2025 Thousands of men in Yorkshire to take part in new prostate screening trial ​​​​​​​Thousands of men in Yorkshire will be offered the opportunity to take part in a new £4.5 million prostate screening trial led by the University of Sheffield. 4 February 2025 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Current page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 … Next page Next › Last page Last »
