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Image of tumour model showing live cells in green and dead cells in red.
Image of tumour model showing live cells in green and dead cells in red. Image on the left is before PDT and right is after.
26 February 2020

Scientists discover new compound which could improve photodynamic therapy for cancer

Researchers tested the compound in skin cancer tumour models and observed that it killed cancer cells deep into these model tumours.
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19 February 2020

Discarded mattresses could feed millions of refugees, say scientists

Discarded mattresses that currently end up in landfill could be used to grow food for refugees in desert environments around the world, according to scientists at the University of Sheffield.
Madeleine Cullen, centre, with Laura Yeates, Head of Graduate Talent at Clifford Chance, and awards host Rachel Riley.
Madeleine Cullen, centre, with Laura Yeates, Head of Graduate Talent at Clifford Chance, and awards host Rachel Riley.
1 May 2019

Sheffield chemistry student named Science Undergraduate of the Year

Chemistry student Maddie Cullen is celebrating after being named Science Undergraduate of the Year.

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Learning about chemistry starts well before university. We run activities to support learning in schools and colleges for students in years 12-13, ranging from lab classes and analytical workshops to careers advice.

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This experience day at the University of Sheffield gives A Level chemists a taste of what it’s like to study chemistry at university.

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The University of Sheffield
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Sheffield S3 7HF
United Kingdom

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