Neuroscience Institute The Neuroscience Institute at the University of Sheffield brings together leading experts in medicine, science and engineering to better understand the nervous system and tackle the biggest challenges in neuroscience. You are here Home Neuroscience Institute Our research Translational Cognitive neuroscience and mental health Sensory and developmental Study with us Neuroscience postgraduate courses Innovation Hubs bursaries Our vision and impact About us Research that changes lives Expertise Facilities Research themes News 11 June 2024 An institutional approach to tackling a condition that causes loneliness Loneliness Awareness Week addresses the issues around loneliness and highlights how it can affect mental health. Our researchers are developing interventions to prevent and cure health conditions that can lead to loneliness. 6 June 2024 Can Alzheimer’s really be reversed, as a new documentary claims? Two people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s claim to have conquered the disease through simple lifestyle changes. This exciting development suggests diet and exercise could be more powerful weapons against the disease than previously thought. 30 May 2024 New company Midland Pharmaceuticals launched to develop therapeutics for stroke and spinal cord injury Researchers from the University of Sheffield and the University of Birmingham have joined forces with NLC Health Ventures to co-found a company developing new treatments for spinal cord injuries and stroke. 13 May 2024 Sheffield team is sole UK recipient to be awarded share of $5 million global funding to fight motor neuron disease A team of researchers from the University of Sheffield have been awarded a share of a prestigious grant to fight MND. View all Neuroscience Institute news Connect Contact Partner with us Study Follow us on X Follow us on LinkedIn Study with us Undergraduate courses Postgraduate courses Find a PhD About us Our research Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Harnessing advances in neuroscience News