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University of Sheffield to lead on UK wind power technology for the future
The University of Sheffield will lead a £7.6m research project to improve the country’s offshore wind power technologies.
Categorised under: Engineering and Research
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Study shows new ambulance service standards could lead to a better response for patients
A new set of performance targets for the ambulance service announced by NHS England today (Thursday 13 July 2017) could allow the ambulance service to use their resources much more efficiently, according to new research from the University of Sheffield.
Categorised under: Medicine, dentistry and health and Research
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Former astronaut and first Briton in space honoured by the University of Sheffield
University of Sheffield alumna and the first Briton to go into space, Dr Helen Sharman OBE, is among ten people to receive honorary degrees next week (17-21 July 2017), alongside thousands of new University of Sheffield graduates.
Categorised under: Awards and achievements and Students and alumni
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University of Sheffield fundraising campaign to bring MRI-PET scanner to Yorkshire reaches £750,000
The University of Sheffield has raised £750,000 for its 'Sheffield Scanner' appeal to provide an MRI-PET facility for the Yorkshire region.
Categorised under: Medicine, dentistry and health, Community, Events and Research
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Plans for new world-class social science facility approved
The University of Sheffield’s plans for a new, world-class social sciences facility to enhance the student experience and encourage interdisciplinary research have been unanimously approved by Sheffield City Council.
Categorised under: Community and Social science
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New research uncovers the secrets of photosynthesis that could help develop computer technology
Scientists at the University of Sheffield have published new research illuminating how energy is transferred in molecules - something that could influence new molecular technologies for the future.
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Vice-Chancellor addresses the All Party Parliamentary Group on Foreign Affairs
Sir Keith Burnett, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sheffield, this evening (10 July 2017) called for a rethink of higher education globally as he addressed the All Party Parliamentary Group on Foreign Affairs.
Categorised under: International
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University of Sheffield to tackle the future of rail as part of £92 million UK research partnership
A partnership between the rail supply industry and a consortium of seven universities including the University of Sheffield has secured £92 million to fund research aimed at establishing the UK as a world-leading centre of railway excellence.
Categorised under: Engineering and Research
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UK needs an industrial strategy with a positive vision for our future
Laying the Foundations is the first major report from the Industrial Strategy Commission, an independent commission established by the Sheffield Political Economy Research Institute (SPERI) and Policy@Manchester, chaired by Dame Kate Barker. The report outlines the key foundations for a successful long-term industrial strategy.
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New Target to fight Motor Neurone Disease using gene therapy uncovered by Neuroscientists
Scientists at the University of Sheffield have discovered a mechanism in the most common genetic cause of Motor Neurone Disease (MND) which could be used to help develop treatments for the disease.
Categorised under: Medicine, dentistry and health and Research
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Businesses and universities unite in parliament to champion international students
Representatives from businesses, higher education and student organisations joined forces this week to highlight the economic, social and educational contributions that international students make to the UK.
Categorised under: Community, International, Events and Students and alumni
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New analysis of Chilcot Report highlights deception at the heart of the ‘war on terror’
Whilst most debate has focused on questions relating to the overselling of intelligence that Iraq possessed weapons of mass destruction, the most important information to emerge from the Chilcot Report concerns the formation of the ‘war on terror’,
Categorised under: Social science and Research
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Telescope for detecting optical signals from gravitational waves launched
Scientists at the University of Sheffield are part of an international research team which has built a state-of-the-art telescope for detecting optical signatures of gravitational waves.
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World’s longest running synchrotron light experiment reveals behaviour of nuclear waste materials
Researchers from the University of Sheffield, in partnership with the Diamond Light Source, are leading the way in understanding slow transformations in nuclear waste materials. Their experiment has just reached a major landmark – 1000 days – the longest running synchrotron light experiment in the world.
Categorised under: Engineering and Research
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Nuclear AMRC opens new modular manufacturing R&D centre in Birkenhead
The Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre has opened its new modular manufacturing R&D centre, at the Birkenhead site of member company Cammell Laird.
Categorised under: Engineering and Events