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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.
Students from Project SunRide stood with a representative from their sponsor - Labman Automation
Students from Project Sunride who are representing the University of Sheffield in Race2Space, with their sponsor Labman Automation. Credit: Project Sunride.

UK’s future space scientists take off in world’s largest rocket firing competition finale

Some of the UK’s brightest young engineers have gathered at the historic site of Britain’s Cold War rocket programme for the climax of the world’s biggest student rocket firing competition (25 June - 11 July).
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New research to develop blood test that predicts the risk of secondary breast cancer

A blood test which could predict the likelihood of breast cancer spreading to the bone and becoming incurable, is being developed by researchers at the University of Sheffield thanks to new funding.     

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New collaboration harnesses COVID methods to combat multi-billion threat to UK forests

Harnessing methods used to successfully predict and understand the spread of COVID-19 during the pandemic, a new University of Sheffield project aims to combat the impact of forest diseases that can cost the UK economy billions.
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​Older northerners struggle with “alarming” inequalities compared to people from the South

Older people in the North of England are more likely to be poorer, less healthy, physically inactive, lonely and in poor housing - resulting in millions of pounds of avoidable NHS costs.
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Sheffield students dedicate 33,000 hours volunteering in the local community

Dedicated students from the University of Sheffield have spent 33,443 hours volunteering to help the local community over the past 12 months.
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University of Sheffield highlighted as one of England’s best for working with businesses

The University of Sheffield has been recognised as one of the best universities in the country for working with businesses, developing IP, commercialising research and public and community engagement.
Black History Month 2021

University celebrates Black History Month 2022

This annual celebration is an opportunity to reflect and celebrate Black people, history and culture, as we reaffirm our position as an inclusive and diverse university.
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New evidence for liquid water beneath the south polar ice cap of Mars

An international team of researchers has revealed new evidence for the possible existence of liquid water beneath the south polar ice cap of Mars.
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Breaks in ‘junk’ DNA give scientists new insight into neurological disorders

‘Junk’ DNA could unlock new treatments for neurological disorders as scientists discover how its breaks and repairs affect our protection against neurological disease.