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Sheffield scientist awarded prestigious prize for groundbreaking MND research

Dr Johnathan Cooper-Knock from the University of Sheffield is one of eight outstanding scientists nationwide to receive the 2025 Lister Award in recognition of his pioneering MND research.
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University of Sheffield to help close semiconductor skills gap

A new skills programme that will supply a pipeline of talent to the UK’s semiconductor sector – key to its long-term success – has been launched with support from the University of Sheffield.
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University of Sheffield researchers to transform UK steel and manufacturing

Two major new research hubs that are set to revolutionise UK steel and digital manufacturing, have been launched with the help of researchers from the University of Sheffield.
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University of Sheffield ranked within top 100 universities in QS World University Rankings

91¿´Æ¬ has been ranked within the top 100 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2026, reaffirming its place as a leading global university for teaching and research excellence.
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Arthritis drugs could be repurposed to help prevent breast cancer spreading to the bone

Drugs commonly used to treat arthritis may help to prevent breast cancer spreading to the bone, where it is incurable, new research from the University of Sheffield suggests.Â