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 April 2024 Digital playtime can be good for children’s well-being, major new report from University of Sheffield finds Video games used during play can benefit children’s well-being, if designed with their needs in mind, a new study from the University of Sheffield, LEGO Group and UNICEF 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 Only four G20 countries set for positive ecological footprint by 2050, study finds The UK along with 15 of the G20 nations are forecast to have a negative ecological footprint by 2050, according to new research from the University of Sheffield. 25 April 2024 UK Clearing House for sustainable aviation fuels officially launches The UK sustainable aviation fuels Clearing House has officially launched, marking a major step in enabling the UK to bring new fuels to market and help reduce carbon emissions from the aviation industry. Search 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 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). 24 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 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. 19 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 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 80 Page 81 Page 82 Page 83 Current page 84 Page 85 Page 86 Page 87 Page 88 … Next page Next › Last page Last »