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. 7 May 2024 Kes recognised as British classic and landmark in world cinema Ken Loach's 1969 drama Kes has been recognised as a British classic and a landmark in world cinema, by a new book published by the British Film Institute (BFI). 6 May 2024 Zoo and aquarium visits influence people to change behaviour and be more sustainable Visiting zoos and aquariums can influence positive behavioural changes and attitudes, a new study has found. 1 May 2024 Longer-life smart MOPO batteries bringing renewable energy to Africa Longer-life MOPO Batteries that can help communities off-grid or with unstable power networks in Africa access clean and affordable energy, are being developed with the help of engineers from the University of Sheffield. 30 April 2024 New research to investigate protein that fuels breast cancer Researchers from the University of Sheffield are investigating how breast cancer cells survive and grow, thanks to new funding from Breast Cancer Now. Search UK and Japan partnership to develop new technologies for nuclear waste disposal New research, led by the University of Sheffield, that will develop technologies to detect and process radioactive waste has been awarded funding by the UK in partnership with the Japanese government. 8 September 2023 RAAC issue could be prevented by new building passports, engineers say A new passport system for buildings could help to prevent another RAAC-style health and safety failing, according to engineers at the University of Sheffield. 7 September 2023 Off the Shelf Festival of Words announces lineup for its 32nd edition (13-29 October 2023) Off the Shelf Festival of Words, one of the most well-known and loved literary festivals in the UK, will return to Sheffield for its 32nd edition from 13- 29 October, bringing together the best of local, regional, and international literary talent. 30 August 2023 Stem cells used to successfully treat arthritis in gorilla at Budapest zoo Stem cell therapy has been used to treat osteoarthritis in a gorilla for the first time, by scientists at the University of Sheffield. 29 August 2023 Scientists investigate if prostate drug could also treat breast cancer that’s spread to the bone Researchers at the University of Sheffield are testing new combinations of drugs to treat breast cancer that’s spread to the bone, thanks to funding from Breast Cancer Now. 24 August 2023 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Current page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 … Next page Next › Last page Last »