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Research

Our distinctive and innovative research will be world-leading and world-changing. We will produce the highest quality research to drive intellectual advances and address global challenges.

Our research priorities

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Excellence

We will enable and actively promote a culture of research excellence across our University community, delivering internationally recognised outputs, supported by sector-leading research income and facilities.
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Postgraduate research students

Our research excellence, innovative training, and commitment to researcher development and wellbeing will make us the institution of choice for postgraduate research students (PGRs).

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Trojan horse

Killing cancer cells with a Trojan horse

1 in 2 people will develop some form of cancer during their lifetime. Scientists from Sheffield have developed a novel approach to killing cancer cells that reduces stress on the immune system.

Killing cancer cells with a Trojan horse
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