1. Sheffield leading project to open new frontier in physics
Sheffield is leading a new project into the ‘Hidden Sector’ of quantum fields and particles which may explain dark matter.
2. Largest ever donation supports disadvantaged students and gene therapy
Gene Therapy Research and under-represented student groups are benefitting from the University's largest ever individual gift of £5.85m from grateful alumnus Andrew Law.
3. Making an impact on society and the economy
The University was celebrated for its impact on society and the economy, for its work to find solutions to real world problems.
Supporting business and society
4. Simplified treatment for sight loss to deliver major savings for hospitals
A new method to treat one of the biggest causes of sight loss could deliver savings for hospitals and help heal more patients.
5. The Big Week - fundraising for Parkinson's
Alumni and friends got together for a week of events and activities and raised £56,000 for Parkinson’s disease research.
6. University ranked within top 100 in QS rankings
The University was ranked 95th in the world and 17th in the UK in the QS World University Rankings.
7. Students double volunteering hours during pandemic
Students clocked up a total of 20,510 hours of volunteering in the local community this academic year - double the usual total.
8. Olympics and Paralympic medal winning alumnae
Three Sheffield alumnae brought back medals from the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic games.
9. New gene therapy pathway could protect us from cancer and dementia
Researchers found a new gene therapy pathway that may help protect us against life-limiting diseases such as cancer and dementia.
10. University of Sheffield named as one of the world’s best maker schools
Sheffield was named one of the world’s best maker schools - institutions with curricula that encourage learning by doing.
11. Nuclear AMRC and Rolls Royce collaborate on next stage of SMR development
Our expertise in nuclear engineering will play an integral part in Rolls Royce’s small modular reactor development programme.
12. Sheffield to lead new 'Centre for Care'
The University was awarded £10 million to lead a new centre to address the urgent need for research and evidence on social care.
Here's to more successes in 2022!