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Hundreds of genetic links to osteoarthritis unlocked in landmark study

Over 900 genetic links to osteoarthritis, including 500 that have never been reported before, have been uncovered in breakthrough research from the СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield.
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.
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Remote technologies help occupational therapists get patients home quicker

Using remote consultation technology to assess a patient’s home environment allowed for quicker hospital discharge and freed up staff time for other care
The view of the stage in Morecambe Winter Gardens from its centre balcony

Major funding set to transform Morecambe Winter Gardens and widen access to arts for young people

A seaside theatre that was once known as the Albert Hall of the north is set for a remarkable restoration, thanks to major new funding that was secured with the help of a СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield professor.
Speakers presenting the launch of the Innovation Network

Sheffield Universities launch Innovation Network to boost South Yorkshire’s growth

A network that is set to boost growth and innovation throughout South Yorkshire has been launched by the СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam СŷÊÓƵ.

Students walking on the concourse with the СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield's Students' Union and Firth Court buildings on either side

Spring Budget 2023: What the experts say

Experts from the СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield give their reaction to the 2023 Spring Budget, and Vice-Chancellor Professor Koen Lamberts welcomes the announcement that South Yorkshire has been chosen as the potential location for an investment zone.
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Toxic Twitter abuse could skew UK wildlife law

Wildlife conservation efforts could suffer because toxic online rows about trophy hunting are becoming increasingly abusive, ecologists have warned.