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 New ultrasound method could lead to easier disease diagnosis A new ultrasound method that can measure the level of tension in human tissue for the first time - a key indicator of disease - has been developed by researchers from the University of Sheffield. 10 March 2023 UKAEA and University of Sheffield partnership to drive development of fusion technology The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and the University of Sheffield have entered a partnership that is set to drive the development of fusion technology and the UK’s future fusion industry. 9 March 2023 Revolutionary new bone cancer drug could save children's lives A new drug that works against the main types of primary bone cancer has been developed by researchers at the University of East Anglia and University of Sheffield. 8 March 2023 Stress memory in plants could hold key to growing disease resistant crops A mechanism behind how plants can develop long-term immunity to stress has been discovered by scientists at the University of Sheffield. 7 March 2023 Scientists discover how to prevent death of nerve cells in most common genetic forms of MND and dementia Scientists have found a novel way to block the transportation of mutant RNA and subsequent production of toxic repeat proteins which lead to the death of nerve cells in the most common genetic subtypes of MND and FTD. 2 March 2023 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Current page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 … Next page Next › Last page Last »