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A world top-100 university - QS 2027

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
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Over 5,000 donations received as moving students 'pass it on'

Students in Sheffield have donated thousands of items to be reused by other students, as part of the University of Sheffield’s end-of-term campaign to reduce waste and keep useful items in circulation.
An image taken in Bhutan from the research expedition
An image taken in Bhutan from the research expedition

First global map reveals underground fungi networks long enough to reach the sun a billion times

For the first time, an international team of researchers has mapped the global distribution and mass of arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungal networks.

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Experts warn biodiversity loss could trigger sovereign debt crises

World’s first biodiversity-adjusted credit ratings model finds major risks being ignored by financial markets covering US$83 trillion in assets
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Sheffield Music Trail to bring four free stages and rising stars to city centre

The University of Sheffield is bringing an unforgettable afternoon of free live music to venues across the city centre, showcasing a mix of the city's finest established artists and rising stars.
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University of Sheffield awarded share of £80 million to boost student places and build new facilities to strengthen UK defence industry

Sheffield is one of 24 universities and colleges awarded a share of £80 million to offer up to 2,500 new student places so more young people can land key jobs in UK defence
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University of Sheffield Management School retains elite ‘Triple Crown’ status after prestigious global reaccreditation

The University of Sheffield Management School has retained its place among the world’s leading business schools after receiving the highest possible five-year unconditional reaccreditation from the Association of MBAs (AMBA).
Mining impact in Africa

Infrastructure for African mines destroying forests at 34 times the rate of the mines themselves

Industrial-scale mining in Africa to support global supply chains is leading to unprecedented deforestation across the continent, with 34 hectares of forest removed for every single hectare of active mine site.
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Fathers’ diet before conception could significantly affect fetal growth and placenta development

What fathers eat before conception could significantly influence fetal growth and placenta development, new research in mice suggests