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Lung scans without radiation

We've developed a novel type of MRI scan that produces unique images of the lungs. The safe scan uses inhaled hyperpolarised xenon gas to pick up on lung abnormalities.

Pioneering detailed lung MRI scans without radiation

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

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

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Covid-19: our research and innovation

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

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News

The University of Sheffield's Students' Union

25 May 2022

Sheffield’s Students’ Union named best in UK for fifth year running

The University of Sheffield Students’ Union has been awarded the Whatuni Student Choice Award 2022 for Best Students' Union, for the fifth year running.

26 May 2022

Cultured meat - a threat or an opportunity for UK farmers?

Scientists from the University of Sheffield are teaming up with agricultural experts and farming groups to test whether cultured meat is a threat or an opportunity for UK farmers.

26 May 2022

Regulate whole life carbon in buildings to reach net zero, researchers say

Emissions from the full life cycle of buildings need to be regulated if the UK is to meet net zero, according to researchers from the University of Sheffield.