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 Up to 15 per cent of end of life carers living in poverty, report finds Up to 762,000 people across the UK are providing unpaid care for someone living with a terminal illness every year, a report from the University of Sheffield and Marie Curie estimates.  24 January 2025 Broadcaster Reverend Kate Bottley receives honorary degree Broadcaster Reverend Kate Bottley has been awarded an honorary degree from the University of Sheffield, in recognition of her successful career and work to support inclusivity in society. 16 January 2025 Ofsted report praises high standard of apprenticeships at University of Sheffield 51²è¹Ý¶ù has been praised for delivering good quality apprenticeships and having strong links with industry by a recent Ofsted inspection. 15 January 2025 Survival rates for patients with operable bladder cancer significantly improved by immunotherapy before and after surgery ​​​​​​​A major clinical trial, led by the University of Sheffield, has revealed survival rates for patients with operable bladder cancer are significantly improved by adding an immunotherapy drug to before and after surgery. 13 January 2025 Stroke trial tests game-changing device to tackle arm weakness A groundbreaking trial, to test a device designed to help people regain arm strength after a stroke, is being led by the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. 9 January 2025 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Current page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 … Next page Next › Last page Last »
