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An illustration of protein molecules
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.
male patient sat on hospital bed looking worried

Leg amputation caused by arterial disease four times higher in disadvantaged areas

Research from the University of Sheffield has revealed leg amputation rates caused by arterial disease are four times as high in the most disadvantaged areas in England.

Concept for the experiment cavern. Credit: Liam Cooper, STFC Technology Department

Sheffield scientists to help build world's largest dark matter detector

Scientists from the University of Sheffield are working with universities across the UK to build an advanced dark matter detector ten times the size of the previous record holder.
Dr Emily Rickman

Sheffield alumna wins prestigious global award for science and sustainability

An astrophysicist and University of Sheffield alumna has won a prestigious global award in recognition of her achievements and impact in the world of science and sustainability.
A father and daughter look in the mirror as they brush their teeth

Government urged to expand sugar tax and ban energy drinks to under 16s to tackle children’s tooth decay crisis

Banning the sale of energy drinks to under 16s, expanding sugar taxes and rolling out a toothbrushing programme are amongst a series of proposals in a new report urging the government to tackle England's oral health crisis in children.
The Short-Baseline Neutrino Detector collaboration celebrated the moment the detector began running at 100% voltage. Credit: Dan Svoboda, Fermilab

Researchers detect first neutrinos in search for new physics

Fermilab’s Short-Baseline Near Detector (SBND) has successfully detected its first neutrinos, marking a major milestone in particle physics after nearly a decade of preparation.
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New report reveals inequalities faced by women in the North of England

A new report finds that women in the North of England are more likely to live in poverty, work more hours for less pay, are more likely to be unpaid carers and live shorter lives than women in other regions of England.