Latest news News stories This area contains news from the University since October 2020. For stories from 2010 to October 2020, use the 'News archive' above or search at the top of the page. 29 November 2021 Social care research centre: new £10 million funding award for University of Sheffield £10 million in funding has been awarded to the University of Sheffield’s Centre for International Research on Care, Labour & Equalities for a new ‘Centre for Care’ to address the urgent need for accessible research and evidence on social care. 8 December 2021 Widening inequalities for children in the North of England cost billions, increase poverty and harm children’s lives A major new report out today paints a stark picture of inequality for children growing up in the North of England post-pandemic compared to those in the rest of the country. 24 November 2021 University wins funding for pioneering projects to improve postgraduate research participation and access for BAME students The University of Sheffield has been awarded funding for three projects which aim to tackle persistent inequalities that create barriers for Black, Asian and minority ethnic students (BAME) to access and take part in postgraduate research (PGR). Grenfell Tower fours years after the fire in which 72 people lost their lives 19 November 2021 Mental health research highlights devastating impact on leaseholders affected by cladding scandal Four years on from the Grenfell Tower fire, leaseholders in apartments with flammable cladding are still suffering the fallout which is taking a huge toll on their mental health and wellbeing. Search Global study reveals that Indigenous lands protect tropical forests from deforestation A team of researchers led by the University of Sheffield has discovered that rates of deforestation and degradation in tropical forests are lower in Indigenous lands compared to other areas. 26 November 2021 University of Sheffield researchers develop quicker, more accurate Covid test University of Sheffield scientists and Yorkshire company Paraytec have developed a more accurate, efficient and low cost Covid-19 test. 26 November 2021 High-speed propeller star is fastest spinning confirmed white dwarf A white dwarf star that completes a full rotation once every 25 seconds is the fastest spinning confirmed white dwarf, according to a team of astronomers from the Universities of Sheffield and Warwick. 22 November 2021 Covid-19’s impact on arts, culture and heritage sector revealed by landmark report A major new report revealing the economic impact of Covid-19 on the UK’s arts, culture and heritage sector, has been published by researchers at the University of Sheffield. 17 November 2021 Professor Dame Pamela Shaw, Professor of Neurology and Consultant Neurologist at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust, and the Director of the NIHR Sheffield Biomedical Research Centre Sheffield scientists welcome £50 million investment to accelerate MND research New government funding will support targeted MND research like the pioneering work conducted by scientists at the University of Sheffield’s Neuroscience Institute and NIHR Sheffield Biomedical Research Centre. 16 November 2021 Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next page Next › Last page Last »
Professor Dame Pamela Shaw, Professor of Neurology and Consultant Neurologist at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust, and the Director of the NIHR Sheffield Biomedical Research Centre
