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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 King’s Birthday Honours.
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Sheffield academics secure prestigious awards for teaching excellence

Dr Louise Robson, from the Department of Biomedical Science, has been awarded the National Teaching Fellowship (NTF) by Advance HE for introducing outstanding and innovative teaching practices and championing digital technologies.
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Sheffield's engineering expertise has not faded - it is leading the way

Professor Mike Hounslow, retiring Vice-President and Head of Engineering at the University of Sheffield, discusses the University's strength in engineering education and research and how it is helping the UK recover from Covid-19.
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.
A common carder bee on a field bean flower

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.