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Sheffield scientists to be a key part of a groundbreaking Yorkshire Cancer Research hub

Scientists from the School of Biosciences have received over £580,000 in funding from Yorkshire Cancer Research.

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New funding for smarter climate solutions

Dr. Maria Val Martin has received over £560,000 grant to extend her UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Future Leaders Fellowship to support her ongoing research into ensuring smarter climate solutions.
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Over 120 different tree species found in Sheffield’s gardens

More than 120 different species of trees are growing in gardens across the city of Sheffield, a new survey has revealed.
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First-in-human trial for regenerative cell therapy for sensorineural hearing loss approved

Rinri Therapeutics, a world leading spinout company from the University of Sheffield dedicated to transforming sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) with regenerative cell therapy, has received approval to begin its first-in-human clinical trial. 
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New study revealing bees' secret to super-efficient learning could revolutionise AI and robotics

A new discovery of how bees use their flight movements to facilitate remarkably accurate learning & recognition of complex visual patterns could mark a major change in how next-generation AI is developed, according to a University of Sheffield study.