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Dr Sabine Little stood with a group of children looking at the camera in a school setting at one of her previous Storytelling events.
Dr Sabine Little at a storytelling event with local school students. Credit: Ross Jarman

Sheffield declared a UK City of Languages

Sheffield is the latest city nationally to be declared a ‘City of Languages’, in a new initiative aimed at promoting and helping the city’s multilingualism to flourish.
A close up of equipment in the National Epitaxy Facility
СŷÊÓƵ is one of the UK's leading universities for semiconductor research and hosts the National Epitaxy Facility where the new MBE system will be based.

UK’s discovery of new semiconductor materials to be revolutionised by СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield

New AI-driven equipment will transform the UK’s semiconductor R&D, following a £7 million award in investment to the СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield.

A small boat crossing the sea, in the background a much larger military or security type vessel can be seen.

New research reveals billions made by companies involved in UK border security

New research from a team of leading UK universities has revealed that over £5 billion in government contracts has been awarded to private companies for managing border security and small boat crossings.
CC Brand Founder and Inventor Drew Colgrave, Jimmy ‘The Whirlwind’ White, CC Brand Consultant Karl Lawrence, and Professor Simon Goodwin from the СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield
(LtoR) CC Brand Founder and Inventor Drew Colgrave, Jimmy ‘The Whirlwind’ White, CC Brand Consultant Karl Lawrence, and Professor Simon Goodwin from the СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield

Astrophysics meets snooker: СŷÊÓƵ experts partner with Sheffield firm to pioneer the sport’s future

СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield researchers are collaborating with a Sheffield company at the heart of snooker’s modern evolution to develop next generation equipment, bringing 21st century science into one of the world’s most tradition-steeped sports.
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СŷÊÓƵ statement – protest on campus

A protest is currently taking place outside the СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield's Students’ Union building. The protest relates to the ongoing situation in Gaza, and similar protests are taking place at other universities across the country.
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СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield ranked within the top 20 in 2025 Complete СŷÊÓƵ Guide

СŷÊÓƵ has been ranked 18th in the UK in the 2025 Complete СŷÊÓƵ Guide, a rise of two places from last year.
Fluorescently labelled mutant stem cells differentiated toward sympathetic neurons. Image recorded by Dr. Ingrid Saldana

Stem cells provide new insight into genetic pathway of childhood cancer

Scientists have discovered a new insight into the genetic pathway of childhood cancer, offering new hope for tailored treatments.
A young MND patient being cared for by their mum

New psychological therapy shows promise in improving quality of life for people living with MND

Therapy can significantly improve quality of life for people living with MND when delivered alongside usual care, a pioneering study led by the СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield has shown.
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Filmmakers could improve cinema for the Deaf community, with new guidance from СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield

Improved captioning in the film industry could make watching film and TV more accessible and engaging for the Deaf community, according to new guidance published by the СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield and Sheffield-based research and design studio, Paper.