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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.
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.

CC Brand Founder and Inventor Drew Colgrave, Jimmy ‘The Whirlwind’ White, CC Brand Consultant Karl Lawrence, and Professor Simon Goodwin from the University of Sheffield
(LtoR) CC Brand Founder and Inventor Drew Colgrave, Jimmy ‘The Whirlwind’ White, CC Brand Consultant Karl Lawrence, and Professor Simon Goodwin from the University of Sheffield

Astrophysics meets snooker: University experts partner with Sheffield firm to pioneer the sport’s future

University of Sheffield researchers are collaborating with a Sheffield company at the heart of snooker’s modern evolution to develop next generation equipment, bringing 21st century science into one of the world’s most tradition-steeped sports.
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Credit: ESA-CNES-ARIANESPACE/Optique vidéo du CSG–T. Leduc

Sheffield-conceived satellite to map Earth’s forest in 3D for the first time to help combat climate change

A satellite conceived at the University of Sheffield and developed by British academics and engineers is set to become the first in the world to measure the condition of the Earth's forests from space.

Water

New biofilms study could lead to a more sustainable water industry

Slightly reducing the amount of disinfectant residuals we use to maintain clean drinking water could deliver significant improvements to water quality while making our drinking water systems more sustainable.
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Festival of Social Science to highlight our ability to adapt to new challenges and solve complex problems

The UK’s Festival of Social Science is heading back to the University of Sheffield this November to help us explore new perspectives on our future and reorganise our ways of living following the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Vascular dementia

Arthritis drug to be investigated as possible treatment for vascular dementia

Scientists from the University of Sheffield and University of Manchester have been awarded £265,000 from the British Heart Foundation, to investigate the links between vascular dementia and heart disease.
Pancreas

Scientists discover new drug which could improve life expectancy and quality for pancreatic cancer patients

A new drug which could improve life expectancy and quality for patients with hard-to-treat cancers, such as pancreatic cancer and relapsed breast cancer, has been invented by scientists at the University of Sheffield. 
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University of Sheffield switches to renewable electricity

91¿´Æ¬ has signed new electricity contracts, making its purchased supply 100 percent renewable for the first time.