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Great British Chemicals to turn industrial waste into world-first green chemistry

A major research centre that is set to position the UK as a global leader in clean technology, is being launched by the universities of Sheffield, Newcastle and Nottingham.
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From left to right: Xianyuan Liu, Ben Jolly, Kathy Christofidou, Joshua Berry

Sheffield researchers showcase their work at the Armourers and Brasiers’ Cambridge Forum 2025

This year professor Katerina Christofidou and three early career researchers (ECRs) gave talks at the Armourers and Brasiers’ Cambridge Forum.
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2nd UK-SEA Vax Hub all-partners meeting marks a major milestone in regional vaccine collaboration

The UK-SEA Vax Hub's 2nd All-Partners Meeting in Malaysia took place from 18-20 June 2025. Over 150 delegates from across the globe collaborated on capacity building & sustainable innovation, aiming for regional vaccine self-reliance.
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Royal Society of Chemistry prize winners

Researchers in the School have been recognised for their exceptional achievements and groundbreaking contributions across the chemical sciences.
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University of Sheffield researchers to transform UK steel and manufacturing

Two major new research hubs that are set to revolutionise UK steel and digital manufacturing, have been launched with the help of researchers from the University of Sheffield.
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University of Sheffield ranked within top 100 universities in QS World University Rankings

The University of Sheffield has been ranked within the top 100 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2026, reaffirming its place as a leading global university for teaching and research excellence.
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PhD student awarded the Hammermen David K Harrison Student Prize

Ya He has been recognised for her work on teamwork in engineering and been awarded the Hammermen David K Harrison Student Prize.
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Vaginal mesh particles ‘could trigger autoimmune response even after removal'

The Independent reference research led by Dr Nicholas Farr. The research paper has been published in the journal Nature Reviews Urology.

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Professor Meihong Wang honoured as Top Scholar by ScholarGPS

ScholarGPS recognises Top Scholars for their outstanding performance in various fields, disciplines, and specialties.