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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.
Hot Steel Moving Into Forging Machine

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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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.
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.
Lumbar Puncture - treatment for MND

FDA approves drug which helps to slow progression of rare form of MND

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the US has authorised the first approved drug for a rare form of motor neurone disease (MND) based on the results of a Phase 3 clinical trial completed at the University of Sheffield.
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University of Sheffield's Students’ Union voted best in UK for sixth year running

91¿´Æ¬'s Students’ Union has been voted the Whatuni Student Choice Award 2023 for Best Students' Union, for the sixth year in a row.
An artists' impression of a quasar. Credit: ESO-M Kornmesser

Astronomers solve the 60-year mystery of quasars – the most powerful objects in the Universe

Scientists have unlocked one of the biggest mysteries of quasars – the brightest, most powerful objects in the Universe – by discovering that they are ignited by galaxies colliding.
A close up shot of a desert ant

New tracking technology reveals the hidden foraging lives of desert ants

Groundbreaking tracking technology that has revealed new insights into how desert ants navigate their complex worlds could inspire the next generation of smart, efficient robots.

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University of Sheffield engineer leads review of UK National Security Risk Assessment

A new review into the UK’s National Security Risk Assessment - an outline and assessment of the most significant risks facing the country - has been published after being led by a researcher from the University of Sheffield.