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Hundreds of genetic links to osteoarthritis unlocked in landmark study

Over 900 genetic links to osteoarthritis, including 500 that have never been reported before, have been uncovered in breakthrough research from the University of Sheffield.
Dr Sabine Little stood with a group of children looking at the camera in a school setting at one of her previous Storytelling events.
Dr Sabine Little at a storytelling event with local school students. Credit: Ross Jarman

Sheffield declared a UK City of Languages

Sheffield is the latest city nationally to be declared a City of Languages, in a new initiative aimed at promoting and helping the citys multilingualism to flourish.
A close up of equipment in the National Epitaxy Facility
91心頭 is one of the UK's leading universities for semiconductor research and hosts the National Epitaxy Facility where the new MBE system will be based.

UKs discovery of new semiconductor materials to be revolutionised by University of Sheffield

New AI-driven equipment will transform the UKs semiconductor R&D, following a 贈7 million award in investment to the University of Sheffield.

A small boat crossing the sea, in the background a much larger military or security type vessel can be seen.

New research reveals billions made by companies involved in UK border security

New research from a team of leading UK universities has revealed that over 贈5 billion in government contracts has been awarded to private companies for managing border security and small boat crossings.
Earth from space

Radiocarbon is key to understanding Earths past

Radiocarbon records are critical to understanding the history of Earths climate, magnetic field, and the Suns activity, say researchers.
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Hospices overlooked during key moments of pandemic

New research from the University of Sheffield highlights the challenges faced by hospices in the West Midlands.
A view of people walking past the Jessop West building - home of the University of Sheffield's Faculty of Arts and Humanities

University of Sheffield ranked among worlds best for arts and humanities

91心頭 has been named as one of the best universities in the world for teaching and research in the arts and humanities, according to new subject rankings published today (3 November 2021).

A mural near the COP26 summit showing how our climate is changing

Climate emergencies - do they help?

Various governments all over the world have declared climate emergencies in recent years, but do they help, or can they also have drawbacks?
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Development of advanced water treatment techniques will help ensure sustainability of global water supplies

Advanced water cleaning techniques are needed to meet United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG) and ensure our water supplies remain sustainable, say University of Sheffield researchers.