Latest news 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. 27 January 2021 Snub social media for citizen assemblies to heal divisions in society, researcher says Social media is where many people go to debate contentious political issues, but it might not be the best place for rational debate that delivers real change and heals divisions in society, according to new research from an academic at the University 27 January 2021 Sheffield sustainability expert contributes to carbon offsetting report Reducing emissions must be the priority for UK universities but carbon offsetting can also support the transition to net-zero, according to a briefing by experts from the COP26 Universities Network. 26 January 2021 New £1.6 million research project to support development of drug candidate for the treatment of motor neuron disease (MND) Researchers at the University of Sheffield have been awarded funding to support their partnership with Aclipse Therapeutics and advance the translational development of M102 - a drug candidate for the treatment of motor neuron disease. 22 January 2021 Newly-qualified doctor awarded Chancellor’s medal in recognition of her outstanding bravery in fight against pandemic A courageous newly-qualified doctor who has been helping to save lives at the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic has been awarded the Chancellor’s Medal from the University of Sheffield. Search Management buyout of Castings Technology International The management team of Castings Technology International (CTI) and the University of Sheffield have agreed a management buyout of the company. 20 January 2021 New academic report underlines challenges and opportunities confronting the UK now it has left the EU Academics from the Department of Politics and International Relations contribute to new report underlining the challenges and opportunities that confront the United Kingdom now it has left the European Union. 19 January 2021 Will Covid-19 kill the high street once and for all? The Covid-19 pandemic has not only drastically changed how we live, but also how we work, and this could have long term consequences for the future of our cities, say academics from the University of Sheffield. 15 January 2021 Melting icebergs key to sequence of an ice age, scientists find Melting icebergs in the Antarctic are key to triggering a series of chain reactions that plunges Earth into a prolonged period of cold temperatures. 13 January 2021 Regional skills high on agenda with nationally leading partnership The University of Sheffield is part of a new regional skills partnership in the Sheffield City Region, which aims to tackle current and future skills shortages in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. 13 January 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 »