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 How post-feeding breasts bounce back from the brink of death to kickstart milk production Scientists have discovered a protein that kickstarts milk production after breastfeeding is over - something which could provide effective new targets for cancer treatments. 20 January 2023 University of Sheffield affirms commitment for research and scholarship access to be ‘open for all’ The University of Sheffield has affirmed its commitment to an open research and scholarship culture, by approving new policies that will ensure its research is accessible to as many people as possible. 16 January 2023 A history of how Indigenous Americans discovered Europe A new publication aims to challenge the accepted narrative that modern global history began when the 'Old World' encountered the 'New'; when Christopher Columbus 'discovered' America in 1492. 16 January 2023 Lowering voting age boosts long-term participation in elections Young people given the vote from age 16 in Scotland are not only more likely to continue voting as they get older, but do so in higher numbers, a new study shows. 16 January 2023 Genetically modified rice could be key to tackling food shortages caused by climate change Genetically engineering rice to have better salt tolerance could allow it to be grown in places it would otherwise fail, new research from the University of Sheffield has found. 16 January 2023 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Current page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 … Next page Next › Last page Last »