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A close up shot of a tiny robot that can be used to inspect and repair leaky water pipes

Tiny robots could help fix leaky water pipes

Micro-robots that can inspect water pipes, diagnose cracks and fix them autonomously – reducing leaks and avoiding expensive excavation work – have been developed by a team of engineers led by the University of Sheffield.
Children with climate placards
Credit: Benno Media

Innovative 'Think Climate' project inspires hundreds of children across the region

School pupils from across South Yorkshire have come together to celebrate a successful climate action project which has supported more than 600 children to understand the importance of sustainability.
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.
Fooband

More than 60 per cent of food hub users are worried about being able to afford enough food over Christmas

A total of 66 per cent of food hub users are worried about being able to afford enough food to feed themselves or their children over the Christmas period
Motorway traffic as people drive home for Christmas

Re-routing Rea’s drive home for Christmas 

Chris Rea is encouraged to re-think his drive home for Christmas, as scientists reveal taking the train instead would reduce his carbon footprint by 88 per cent.
Sheffield city skyline at dusk

Sheffield voted one of the best cities in the UK for students

Sheffield has been named as one of the top three ‘best student cities’ in the UK, according to a new ranking by StudentCrowd.
A close up of a woman holding a mobile phone

Battery health problems may have just been solved by Sheffield engineers

A new way of determining the internal structure and health of batteries that power many of the electronic devices and vehicles at the centre of our everyday lives, has been developed by mechanical engineers at the University of Sheffield.
Professor Parveen Ali

Dedicated nurse helping to change the future of healthcare given international award

A dedicated Professor of Nursing from the University of Sheffield has been recognised with an international award for helping to change the future of healthcare.