Latest news News stories This area contains news from the University since October 2020. For stories from 2010 to October 2020, use the 'News archive' above or search at the top of the page. John Haggar, Hardy Orchid Society 28 May 2024 Orchids support seedlings through ‘parental nurture’ via shared underground fungal networks Orchid plants nurture their seedlings via an underground fungal network, new research from scientists at the University of Sheffield has revealed. 28 May 2024 Love has no age limit: Sexual Rights Charter helps to fill training gap to tackle age discrimination in sex and relationships in care homes New training designed to break down barriers and tackle discrimination older adults can face around sex and relationships is set to be rolled out in care homes across Sheffield, thanks to the University of Sheffield’s Sexual Rights Charter. 24 May 2024 Technician roadmap launched by University to shine spotlight on vital technical talent A new technical career route, aimed at supporting career progression for technicians and celebrating their vital contributions, has been launched at the University of Sheffield. 22 May 2024 Meet the students making video games for charity A new range of video games raising vital funds for UK charities has been developed by a team of students at the University of Sheffield. Search Dedicated mesothelioma research centre launched at the University of Sheffield The University of Sheffield is set to lead the way in pioneering patient-led mesothelioma research after being specially selected to launch the Mesothelioma UK Research Centre - Sheffield (MURC-S). 23 November 2020 Scientists and food historians collaborate to revive and grow extinct varieties of rice A team of scientists is growing a type of rice from India that had become extinct with the spread of higher-yielding types as part of a project to revive recipes and flavours that have been lost. 20 November 2020 New Network+ to help improve the sustainability of UK’s foundation industries Following the funding award from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), a consortium of universities led by the University will work with the foundation industries to develop a national strategy to improve sustainability. 20 November 2020 Scientists and food historians collaborate to revive and grow extinct varieties of rice A team of scientists is growing a type of rice from India that had become extinct with the spread of higher-yielding types as part of a project to revive recipes and flavours that have been lost. 20 November 2020 £12.2 million boost for Covid-19 genomic surveillance University of Sheffield researchers will work with partners in the Covid-19 Genomics UK (COG-UK) Consortium to map how COVID-19 spreads and evolves, thanks to a £12.2 million funding boost. 18 November 2020 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 124 Page 125 Page 126 Page 127 Current page 128 Page 129 Page 130 Page 131 Page 132 … Next page Next › Last page Last »