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. Credit: Simon Kadula/Unsplash 3 June 2024 University of Sheffield to partner in new sustainable manufacturing hubs Four new research hubs aiming to address the challenge of commercialising early stage research within key areas of manufacturing, such as aerospace, medicines and semiconductors, have been launched with academics at the University of Sheffield. John Haggar, Hardy Orchid Society 28 May 2024 Orchids support seedlings through 'parental nurture' via shared underground fungal networks Orchid plants nurture their seedlings via an underground fungal network, new research from scientists at the University of Sheffield has revealed. 28 May 2024 Love has no age limit: Sexual Rights Charter helps to fill training gap to tackle age discrimination in sex and relationships in care homes New training designed to break down barriers and tackle discrimination older adults can face around sex and relationships is set to be rolled out in care homes across Sheffield, thanks to the University of Sheffield’s Sexual Rights Charter. 24 May 2024 Technician roadmap launched by University to shine spotlight on vital technical talent A new technical career route, aimed at supporting career progression for technicians and celebrating their vital contributions, has been launched at the University of Sheffield. Search Farm-to-Fork strategy should be reframed, experts argue The EU’s Farm-to-Fork strategy needs to be reframed to avoid an unjustified focus on food as simply a commodity, according to a group of top European experts. 11 March 2021 Legume trees support tropical forest growth by releasing nutrients from ancient soils Researchers have found that nitrogen-fixing legume trees can support themselves and surrounding trees not only with increased access to nitrogen but with other key nutrients through enhanced mineral weathering. 9 March 2021 Sheffield scientists awarded £1.2 million to design Parkinson’s drug Researchers from the University of Sheffield’s Institute of Translational Neuroscience (SITraN) have been awarded over £1 million from Parkinson’s UK to develop a drug to slow down the progression of the degenerative disease. 9 March 2021 University counselling effective in reducing students’ distress, research finds Counselling at in-house university services is effective at improving depression, anxiety, wellbeing, social anxiety and academic distress, research suggests. 4 March 2021 Sheffield researchers hope to improve provision for children with rare diseases A team of scientists from the University of Sheffield are starting a new research project which aims to improve provision for families and children with rare genetic syndromes. 26 February 2021 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 112 Page 113 Page 114 Page 115 Current page 116 Page 117 Page 118 Page 119 Page 120 … Next page Next › Last page Last »