University of Sheffield

A new toolkit to increase supervised toothbrushing for younger children aims to address health equalities caused by tooth decay.  Researchers from the University of Sheffield, University of Leeds and Bradford Improvement Academy, have…

The future of cancer research in Yorkshire has received a significant boost following a commitment of £8.9 million in new funding. The University of Sheffield and Yorkshire Cancer Research have announced seven world-leading research…

New research that will build principles for the responsible use of AI across the public, private and third sectors at the University of Sheffield, has been awarded a share of £100 million in government funding. The Secretary of State for…

Surprising trends in the abundance and species richness of riverine fish across the globe have been unveiled in a new study.  Until now, it was a common scientific belief that increases in species richness and abundance in freshwater…

Renewable energy company Drax has become the latest founder member of the University of Sheffield’s newly-launched Energy Innovation Centre. The new partnership will drive forward research into next generation carbon capture technology,…

A facility providing environmental scientists across the UK access to vital expertise and infrastructure to help advance their research has been funded through to 2031. The University of Sheffield has been awarded funding to continue…

A new way to create synthetic fertilisers from waste by-products, which could provide a cost-effective, low-carbon alternative to current synthetic fertilisers for the UK's farming industry, is being developed by the University of…

Crushed rock can remove around 3-4 tonnes of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) per hectare per year and improve crop yields, results of a pioneering study have shown.  The four-year field trial in the US Corn Belt, led by researchers at…

Collaborative research led by the Healthy Lifespan Institute at the University of Sheffield that will create new approaches for diagnosis, treatment and support for people with Borderline Personality Disorder, has been awarded a share of…

The side effects of large-scale forestation initiatives could reduce the CO2 removal benefits by up to a third, a pioneering study has found. The research, led by scientists at the University of Sheffield and published today (Thursday 22…