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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 city’s multilingualism to flourish.
A close up of equipment in the National Epitaxy Facility
91¿´Æ¬ 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.

UK’s discovery of new semiconductor materials to be revolutionised by University of Sheffield

New AI-driven equipment will transform the UK’s semiconductor R&D, following a £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 £5 billion in government contracts has been awarded to private companies for managing border security and small boat crossings.
Amy Gandy

University of Sheffield engineer recognised for impact on society and economy

An engineering researcher from the University of Sheffield has been awarded a prestigious fellowship in recognition of her research that promises significant benefits to society and the economy.

Professor Neil Bermel

University of Sheffield languages professor honoured for contribution to Czech-UK relations

The School of Languages and Cultures (SLC) at the University of Sheffield is delighted to announce that Professor Neil Bermel has received a prestigious award for his contribution to the development of Czech-British relations.
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Use of chemicals in agriculture having greater impact on bees than expected

Interactions between multiple agrochemicals, such as pesticides and herbicides, are having a greater impact on bee mortality than expected, say scientists.

An example of a dashboard produced by the new data visualisation tool - showing a series of graphs and charts on manufacturing data

UK manufacturers to receive boost from new data analytics tool

A new tool that could help British manufacturers better understand their data and keep pace with larger, international competitors who are taking advantage of digital manufacturing, has been developed by engineers at the University of Sheffield.
A picture of a woman laid on a sofa clutching her stomach in pain.

Vitamin D supplements ineffective treatment for painful IBS symptoms

Vitamin D supplements are not an effective treatment for easing painful symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), a new study from the University of Sheffield reveals.