University of Sheffield

People in South Yorkshire with ‘red flag’ bowel cancer symptoms could bypass the GP and be fast-tracked to hospital for diagnostic tests as part of a new research study. The new trial, led by researchers at the University of Sheffield…

Sheffield has retained its position as the real ale capital of the world, with the thriving brewing industry driving tourism and regeneration in the steel city, a new report reveals. The new report, commissioned by the University of…

Researchers at the University of Sheffield are set to explore the extent to which the circular economy could meet the UK’s building needs using zero new material extractions, zero emissions and zero waste. BuildZero, a new £6 million…

Kidney doctors and clinical scientists at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are using artificial intelligence (AI) to better predict when a person's kidneys might fail. Professor Albert Ong, Professor of Renal Medicine at…

In a groundbreaking discovery, bumblebees have been shown to possess a previously unseen level of cognitive sophistication. A new study, published in Nature, reveals that these bees can learn complex, multi-step tasks through social…

A new way to define and measure which households are most vulnerable to the energy price crisis has been published to help policy makers better identify those who will struggle to withstand the ongoing challenges in the UK energy market.…

The discovery phase for a new network that is set to help speed up the development and wider adoption of bio-based and biodegradable packaging - reducing our reliance on fossil resources - has been launched by researchers at the University…

The University of Sheffield has announced the appointment of Professor Robert Mokaya (OBE, FRS) as its new Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor. Professor Mokaya will take up the role on 17 June, which will see him represent the University…

Engineers with high quality skills in digital manufacturing - key to boosting UK productivity - are set to be trained by the University of Sheffield. As part of the UK’s biggest-ever investment in engineering and physical sciences…

Energy starved breast cancer cells ingest and consume their surroundings to overcome starvation, a new study has found.  The research, conducted by scientists at the University of Sheffield and published today (Tuesday 16 January 2024)…