More than 90% of research is world-leading or internationally excellent

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Understanding ourselves, our world and its place in the universe. Outstanding teaching and research across the fields of biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics and psychology.

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Students vote University number one in the Russel​l​ Group

The University of Sheffield has been voted number one in the Russell Group and third best university nationally, with its Students' Union voted best in the UK for the ninth year in a row by the Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2017.

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Poster Day shines spotlight on Faculty research

The strength and breadth of science research taking place at the University of Sheffield was showcased the Science Graduate School Poster Day.

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Using revolutionary microscopy technologies to understand disease
Using revolutionary microscopy technologies to understand disease
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Learn about the psychology of Tetris from Dr Tom Stafford
Learn about the psychology of Tetris from Dr Tom Stafford
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Cleaning up the air with catalytic poetry
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Sheffield-born space mission to measure the world's forests
Sheffield-born space mission to measure the world's forests
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Zebrafish Fighting disease with zebrafish and fruit flies
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Improving animal welfare with the government in Burma
Improving animal welfare with the government in Burma
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Finding radical new ways to tackle drug resistance
Finding radical new ways to tackle drug resistance
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