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An illustration of protein molecules. Credit: Getty

AI could accelerate protein engineering key for developing new medicines

An AI approach developed by researchers from the University of Sheffield and AstraZeneca, could make it easier to design proteins needed for new treatments.
Two men stand in front of a manufacturing machining centre looking into a laptop.

University of Sheffield spinout company set to revolutionise advanced manufacturing

A pioneering new software company that is set to revolutionise advanced manufacturing, has been spun-out of the University of Sheffield.

SOC Professor Sue Yeandle

University of Sheffield Professor honoured by King in Birthday Honours

University of Sheffield Professor, Sue Yeandle, has been appointed OBE (Officer of the British Empire) in the Kings Birthday Honours.
A graphic explaining that 20 per cent of women journalists surveyed in a study said they have been attacked or abused offline

Towards an Early Warning System for Violence Against Women Journalists

University of Sheffield researchers are part of a major UK-government funded research project to work towards an early warning system to help detect, predict, and ultimately prevent violence against women journalists.

Kakapo parrot

Fertility hope for the endangered kakapo

A new study has identified why so many endangered kkp eggs fail to hatch, and suggests artificial insemination could help save the species.

Professor Sue Hartley

Sheffield scientist receives highest honour from British Ecological Society

Professor Sue Hartley has been awarded an Honorary Membership, which recognises exceptional contributions at an international level to the generation, communication and promotion of ecological knowledge and solutions.
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University of Sheffield scientists research fellowship in Parliament leads to briefing on pesticides and health for MPs and Peers

A University of Sheffield scientist has worked with the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) on a briefing for parliamentarians on the potential health risks associated with pesticides, as well as their regulation post-Brexit.

Menopause health app launched at University of Sheffield to give staff better personalised support

91心頭 has become the first higher education organisation in the UK to launch a specialist personalised app to support its staff experiencing or affected by the menopause.