Sheffield Cancer Research Bringing medicine, science, engineering and social sciences together to understand the world’s biggest challenges in cancer. Developing innovative solutions to improve the lives of patients today and tomorrow. You are here Home Sheffield Cancer Research About Funding for cancer research at Sheffield Study Events Leadership team Latest news University of Sheffield strengthens top 100 global standing with 10-place rise in QS World University Rankings 2027 The University of Sheffield has risen 10 places in the QS World University Rankings 2027 to be ranked 82nd in the world and 14th in the UK, reinforcing its position as a world-leading university 18 June 2026 Tobacco company levy could raise up to £4.9bn and prevent 10,000 hospital admissions New research from the and the University of Sheffield Addictions Research Group, and University of Bath Tobacco Control Research Group provides the first real-world modelling of a proposed ‘polluter pays’ tobacco levy scheme 28 May 2026 Professor Syed Hussain Patients with advanced bladder cancer can now have their chemotherapy halved The DISCUS trial showed patients with advanced bladder cancer can have 3 cycles of chemotherapy rather than 6 – which will dramatically improve quality of life for patients. Published by Weston Park Cancer Charity 27 May 2026 Sheffield cancer researchers to feature at Pint of Science festival Curious minds are invited to unravel life’s great mysteries - ranging from what happens if you fall into a black hole to why chocolate feels so luxurious in your mouth - as the world’s largest public science festival returns to Sheffield. 15 April 2026 View all Sheffield Cancer Research news
