University of Sheffield

A supersonic rocket that has broken a series of UK and European altitude records, has been built by a team of students at the University of Sheffield.   The rocket, called Desert Winds, was built by the team in less than six months…

Improvements in dental care, more people living longer and the social value placed on having a healthy smile has led to people keeping their own teeth longer, but it has also led to an increasing number of people needing some kind of…

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…

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. The route aims to tackle the long-standing issues of…

Orchid plants nurture their seedlings via an underground fungal network, new research has revealed.  The Common Spotted Orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsii) is found all over the UK. These orchids produce tiny seeds that can be carried anywhere…

A new study has advanced how heart failure is detected in women – meaning more female patients can be diagnosed, and at an earlier stage. Researchers from the Universities of Sheffield, East Anglia (UEA) and Leeds have been able to…

A team of researchers from the University of Sheffield have been awarded a share of a prestigious grant to fight MND. Tambourine Philanthropies, a United States charity, in partnership with the Milken Institute is committing over $5 million…

The secret of how butterfly wings get their vibrant colours has been revealed in a groundbreaking study. Using cutting-edge super resolution microscopy, researchers from the University of Sheffield and the Central Laser Facility have been…

Improved captioning in the film industry could make watching film and TV more accessible and engaging for the Deaf community, according to new guidance published by the University of Sheffield and Sheffield-based research and design studio,…

Therapy can significantly improve quality of life for people living with MND when delivered alongside usual care, a pioneering study has shown. The largest-ever trial of a psychological intervention for patients with the debilitating…