News News stories Find out about the latest Physics and Astronomy news from the University of Sheffield. 28 March 2024 Dilution refrigerator which will support research into quantum technology unveiled A dilution refrigerator which can provide an ultra-low temperature environment close to zero to support research into dark matter has been unveiled in the Department of Physics. 15 November 2023 Sheffield astronomers help discover signs of life in a star’s explosive death Astrophysicists have settled the debate over the nature of a rare type of stellar explosion, thanks to a camera designed and built at the University of Sheffield. The Gamma-Ray Burst (GRB) 230307A and its associated kilonova explosion. Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, A. Levan (Radboud University and University of Warwick) 27 October 2023 Sheffield astronomers help to confirm heaviest elements in the Universe are formed in kilonovae Astrophysicists are one step closer to understanding how the heaviest chemical elements are created in the universe, thanks to a camera designed and built at the University of Sheffield. Search University of Sheffield voted University of the Year by students The University of Sheffield has been voted University of the Year, Best Students' Union and Best Student Life at the Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs) 2024. 25 April 2024 Principal Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy award Dr Matt Mears, Senior University Teacher in Physics and Faculty Director for EDI and Wellbeing, has been awarded the prestigious Principal Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (PFHEA). 19 April 2024 Tunnel vision: Using cosmic rays to safely inspect railways Research by Professor Lee Thompson is at the heart of Geoptic; a spinout that uses patented technology to examine tunnels and locate voids. 10 January 2024 Accelerating quantum technology worldwide Companies across the globe are racing to make computers more powerful through next-generation technology. With two decades of research behind them, Aegiq is a spinout company enabling the move towards the second quantum revolution. 21 December 2023 Flexible X-ray solution submitted for patent Physicists from the University of Sheffield have helped to develop a flexible X-ray solution now submitted for a patent. 1 December 2023 Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next page Next › Last page Last »