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Craft alcohol report

Scale of Sheffield's independent alcohol economy revealed, as city's artisans turn away from 'craft' label

A new report has revealed the impressive scale of Sheffield’s independent drinks scene, estimating that 42% of its specialised alcohol outlets are independently owned or operated.

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Professor Chris McDermott appointed as new Director of NIHR Sheffield Biomedical Research Centre

The University of Sheffield is proud to announce that Professor Chris McDermott, Professor of Translational Neurology at the University of Sheffield, has been appointed as the new Director of the NIHR Sheffield Biomedical Research Centre.
The University of Sheffield AMRC is a hugely successful advanced manufacturing research centre that has set a new standard for academic and industry R&D.

University of Sheffield welcomes ambitious plan for growth in South Yorkshire

The University of Sheffield has welcomed the publication of the South Yorkshire Growth Plan which sets out the region’s economic priorities for the next 10 years.  
Crops

Natural genetic engineering could be key to climate resilient crops

Scientists from the University of Sheffield are investigating how plants can accelerate their own evolution through a process of "natural genetic engineering."
Jon Heffernan fellow announcement

University of Sheffield engineer honoured for impact on semiconductor R&D

Professor Jon Heffernan has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering in recognition of his work to drive the development of new semiconductor materials and devices.
Academics from the University of Sheffield's Centre for Machine Intelligence being presented with an award on stage at the UKAIRS symposium

University of Sheffield researchers win UK first national AI prize

A new award recognising the strength and impact of the UK’s AI research, has been awarded to academics at the University of Sheffield.

Low alcohol beer

​Heavy drinkers more likely to buy alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks, as no/lo market surges

Heavy drinkers are more likely to buy alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks, a new report from the University of Sheffield has revealed.
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University of Sheffield a national leader in working with businesses and communities

The University of Sheffield has once again been recognised as one of the best universities in England for collaborating and engaging with businesses, communities and the public, according to the Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) 2025.
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University of Sheffield awarded University of the Year for Student Experience by The Times and Sunday Times

The University of Sheffield has been named University of the Year for Student Experience by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026.