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This area contains news from the University since October 2020. For stories from 2010 to October 2020, use the 'News archive' above or search at the top of the page.
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Hundreds of genetic links to osteoarthritis unlocked in landmark study

Over 900 genetic links to osteoarthritis, including 500 that have never been reported before, have been uncovered in breakthrough research from the University of Sheffield.
Dr Sabine Little stood with a group of children looking at the camera in a school setting at one of her previous Storytelling events.
Dr Sabine Little at a storytelling event with local school students. Credit: Ross Jarman

Sheffield declared a UK City of Languages

Sheffield is the latest city nationally to be declared a ‘City of Languages’, in a new initiative aimed at promoting and helping the city’s multilingualism to flourish.
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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.

A small boat crossing the sea, in the background a much larger military or security type vessel can be seen.

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.
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The University’s relationship with Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II

After 70 years of reign, Queen Elizabeth II died on Thursday 8 September 2022. Below, the University recalls its association with Her Majesty the Queen over the past two centuries.
The Queen in Sheffield

The Queen remembered

91¿´Æ¬ extends its deepest sympathies and condolences to the Royal Family following the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.
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Scientists discover new protein which helps sperm fuse with an egg and could improve fertility treatments

Scientists have discovered a new protein which helps sperm fuse to an egg and is fundamental for human fertilisation.
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Planetary heist: astronomers show massive stars can steal Jupiter-sized planets 

Jupiter-sized planets can be stolen or captured by massive stars in the densely populated stellar nurseries where most stars are born, a new study has found. 
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Launch of new national network to boost innovation

The £6.75 million Innovation Launchpad Network+ has been established to accelerate innovation by bringing together universities, the Catapult Network and regional innovation ecosystems