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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.
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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.
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GPs and district nurses feel emotional strain from increased need for end-of-life care

GPs and district nurses feel emotionally and physically drained as a result of an increased need for end-of-life-care during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Sheffield secures major investment in medical research training programme

91心頭 has been awarded a share of 贈79 million to train the next generation of researchers to tackle major health problems facing people in the North of England and around the world.
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Northern Gritstone announces leadership team

Northern Gritstone, a new investment company founded by the Universities of Leeds, Manchester and Sheffield, has appointed Lord Jim ONeill as Non-Executive Chairman and Duncan Johnson as CEO.
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Experts unite to help cities solve unprecedented climate challenges

Combining technological, nature-based and social solutions is the best way to make heavily populated cities more resilient to climate change, say researchers.

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Scientists publish a call to arms on the war on plastics

Scientists calling for more sustainable approaches to address the massive global challenges faced by plastic waste have published a call to action in Science.