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Make Sheffield the start of something special. When you study here you get one of the best student experiences in the UK.

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A masters from Sheffield means in-depth knowledge, advanced skills, and the confidence to achieve your ambitions.

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PhD study

At Sheffield, you’ll join a supportive community of scholars who share your passion. Our reputation for excellence attracts some of the best minds in the world.

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Our weekly online sessions help you find out about different aspects of University life.

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Research

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Reshaping the UK's mental health care with technology

Approximately one in four people will experience a mental health problem each year. We're using artificial intelligence to create tools that help patients get the right treatment at the right time.

Data informed decisions
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Research that changes lives

Our four flagship research institutes are taking an interdisciplinary approach to the biggest challenges facing the planet.

Our flagship institutes

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Our impact

Our researchers are making life-changing discoveries and solving problems that have a global impact.

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The University of Sheffield Player is the place to discover and explore videos, podcasts and digital exhibitions about our research. Anytime, anywhere.

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News

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Consumers angry at retail industry for producing plastic waste, study finds

British consumers are angry at the retail industry for producing plastic waste and frustrated with current reuse and recycling systems, according to research from the University of Sheffield.

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Funding boost for Yorkshire MedTech industry

A major funding boost will help transform the thriving Medical Technology (MedTech) business community in Yorkshire.
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Natural GM crops: grasses take evolutionary shortcut by borrowing genes from their neighbours

Grasses transfer genes from their neighbours in the same way genetically modified crops are made, a new study has revealed.

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Scientists identify evolutionary gateway helping pneumonia bacteria become resistant to antibiotics

An evolutionary gateway which helps pneumonia cells become resistant to antibiotics has been discovered by scientists at the University of Sheffield. 

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Our role in the city and region