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Leg amputation caused by arterial disease four times higher in disadvantaged areas

Research from the University of Sheffield has revealed leg amputation rates caused by arterial disease are four times as high in the most disadvantaged areas in England.

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University spinout company awarded £2.3 million to develop breakthrough therapies that address underlying causes of MND

Crucible Therapeutics and University of Sheffield secure a £2.3 million Innovate UK Biomedical Catalyst award to develop breakthrough siRNA therapies that address underlying causes of Motor Neuron Disease (MND).
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Dr Craig McClain photographing a whale shark off the coast of Cancun, Mexico. Photo by Dr Alistair Dove

New body-size database holds the key to saving marine life

A new tool which catalogues the maximum body size of marine animals is opening the door to a deeper understanding of the ocean’s biodiversity
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Unpaid carers providing more hours of care than ever, according to new Unpaid Care Dashboard

Unpaid carers are now providing more hours of care than ever, according to a new interactive digital dashboard, launched by the Centre for Care at the University of Sheffield.
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Alcohol app saves lives, reduces harm and could save the NHS millions, new study shows

The ‘Drink Less’ app can be a powerful tool in reducing alcohol consumption and improving public health, a new study from the University of Sheffield has shown.

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Skills gap in Yorkshire, Humber and North East means region is lagging behind national productivity

Areas of Yorkshire, Humber and the North East are lagging behind when it comes to productivity, according to the latest report from the University of Sheffield and The Productivity Institute (TPI).
Nick Thompson, CEO of BOW, stood next to Daniel Camilleri, CTO and Founder of BOW with some robots in the background

University of Sheffield spinout company receives £4 million investment to unleash full potential of robotics

A University of Sheffield spinout company that is set to help developers overcome the cost and complexity of programming robots, has secured £4 million in funding.
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Up to 15 per cent of end of life carers living in poverty, report finds

Up to 762,000 people across the UK are providing unpaid care for someone living with a terminal illness every year, a report from the University of Sheffield and Marie Curie estimates.  
Reverend Kate Bottley with her honorary degree

Broadcaster Reverend Kate Bottley receives honorary degree

Broadcaster Reverend Kate Bottley has been awarded an honorary degree from the University of Sheffield, in recognition of her successful career and work to support inclusivity in society.