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We have places on our undergraduate courses this autumn. If you've already got your results you can apply now, or if you're still waiting for results get your name on the list by advance registering.

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Explore undergraduate study at Sheffield

We're hosting live sessions throughout the week to help you make the transition to university and discover more about Sheffield. You’ll get an insight into careers, study skills and support.

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Take a virtual tour of our accommodation

Become part of the largest undergraduate community in Sheffield. Explore your accommodation options and discover more about living in Sheffield with our 360-degree tour.

360-degree accommodation tour

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Search for a postgraduate course

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

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Postgraduate students

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 subjects are ranked among the best for student satisfaction in the latest National Student Survey

We're ranked number one for satisfaction in a number of subjects, according to the latest National Student Survey. Despite the challenging year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the overall satisfaction of Sheffield students is at 80 per cent - four per cent above the national sector-wide average.

National Student Survey results

Research

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Frequent strenuous exercise increases the chance of developing MND in genetically at risk individuals

Our researchers have led a pioneering study that represents a significant step towards unravelling the link between high levels of physical activity and the development of motor neurone disease.

Help in the search for more targeted treatments
Research flagships: hands, neurons, rice, city

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.

Our approach

Covid

Covid-19: our research and innovation

We're helping the national and global effort through crucial research, innovation and collaborations.

Explore our research and innovation

News

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8 July 2021

Training the next generation of researchers

We have been awarded a share of £79 million which will be invested in a medical research training programme to help us tackle major health problems facing people in the North of England and around the world.
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22 July 2021

A new map that shows UK residents' struggle to access food

According to our researchers, in one out of every six local authorities rates of hunger are more than 150 per cent the national average and, shockingly, in one in 10 local authorities the rate is almost double.
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15 July 2021

AI could be the secret to a better night’s sleep

Proof of who snores the loudest and advice on how to stop it may finally be coming to families across the country thanks to artificial intelligence developed by our researchers.
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A farmer on a rooftop garden pioneered by Durban city council, South Africa. Here the solution is to create a rooftop gardens for building insulation but also for food production.
8 July 2021

Helping cities solve unprecedented climate challenges

Our researchers have found that combining technological, nature-based and social solutions may be the best way to make heavily populated cities more resilient to climate change.

Collaborate

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Business and research 
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International partnerships 
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Our role in the city and region 
We have places on our undergraduate courses this autumn. If you've already got your results you can apply now, or if you're still waiting for results get your name on the list by advance registering.