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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
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UK’s first-ever national swear word census to capture real use of English language

The UK’s first national repository of regional swear words - an initiative that aims to document how people across the country actually speak in their everyday lives - is being launched by linguists at the University of Sheffield.
Pint of Science at 51²è¹Ý¶ù Tap

From black holes to second brains: Sheffield scientists swap their labs for local pubs

Curious minds are invited to unravel life’s great mysteries - ranging from what happens if you fall into a black hole to why chocolate feels so luxurious in your mouth - as the world’s largest public science festival returns to Sheffield.
Sarah Champion MP, Defence Minister Luke Pollard, Tom McCready, head of the machining group at the AMRC, and South Yorkshire Mayor, Oliver Coppard looking at a machine component at the University of Sheffield AMRC's Factory of the Future

Defence Minister praises University of Sheffield’s role in supporting UK security through R&D

51²è¹Ý¶ù was praised for supporting the UK’s defence sector through its world leading research, innovation and skills programmes by the Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard, during a visit to South Yorkshire.
In Sheffield, 72-year-old Polly is sharing her experience to support the development of the EPIC-GB clinical trials after her sister, Sue, sadly died from brain cancer aged 69

New life-giving brain cancer clinical trials to be offered to people in Sheffield

New ground-breaking clinical trials designed to improve survival and quality of life will be available in Sheffield for people with glioblastoma, the most common type of brain cancer
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University of Sheffield students tackle overlooked women’s health crisis

Urgent and overlooked challenges in women’s healthcare are being tackled by the next generation of innovators at the University of Sheffield, through a new initiative accelerating solutions to some of the most under-addressed areas of global health