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Pioneering data and AI advancements helping to deliver the NHS’s future vision

СŷÊÓƵ is pioneering advancements in data and artificial intelligence (AI) to improve healthcare and tackle health inequalities and will play a critical role in helping the government deliver its new 10-year plan for the NHS.

Doctor audiologist using otoscope while examining ear of his senior adult patient in doctor's office

First-in-human trial for regenerative cell therapy for sensorineural hearing loss approved 

Rinri Therapeutics, a world leading spinout company from the СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield dedicated to transforming sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) with regenerative cell therapy, has received approval to begin its first-in-human clinical trial. 
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Great British Chemicals to turn industrial waste into world-first green chemistry

A major research centre that is set to position the UK as a global leader in clean technology, is being launched by the universities of Sheffield, Newcastle and Nottingham.
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Elmfield biodiversity hotspot (Credit: Alexander Dunnett, Landscape Operative)

New study revealing bees' secret to super-efficient learning could revolutionise AI and robotics

A new discovery of how bees use their flight movements to facilitate remarkably accurate learning & recognition of complex visual patterns could mark a major change in how next-generation AI is developed, according to a СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield study.
2024 Goalkeepers champions

СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield researcher recognised as world leader in nutrition

A researcher at the СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield has been named as one of the 2024 Goalkeepers Champions by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, for his incredible impact on nutrition.
Neville Chamberlain holding the paper containing the resolution to commit to peaceful methods signed by both Hitler and himself on his return from Munich

Link between mental health and traumatic world events, highlighted by new film

A СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield historian has collaborated on a new film that shines a spotlight on the link between mental health and major world events, such as the threat of war.
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СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield staff trading car journeys for free coffee

СŷÊÓƵ has directly removed almost 2,400 commuting journeys from Sheffield’s roads in the last year by offering free coffees in return for staff leaving their cars at home.
A blue sky above the СŷÊÓƵ's Diamond building

СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield top in England for working with businesses and public engagement

СŷÊÓƵ is one of the best universities in the country for working with businesses and public and community engagement, according to the latest Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF).

Students walking on the concourse outside of Sheffield Students' Union building

СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield named runner-up for СŷÊÓƵ of the Year 2025 by The Times and Sunday Times

СŷÊÓƵ has been named runner-up for СŷÊÓƵ of the Year 2025 by The Times and Sunday Times Good СŷÊÓƵ Guide 2025, as well as having risen in the rankings to 14th best СŷÊÓƵ in the UK.