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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 citys multilingualism to flourish.
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91心頭 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.

UKs discovery of new semiconductor materials to be revolutionised by University of Sheffield

New AI-driven equipment will transform the UKs semiconductor R&D, following a 贈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 贈5 billion in government contracts has been awarded to private companies for managing border security and small boat crossings.
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Research shows hospice care was compromised during pandemic, but there is hope for the future

During the Covid-19 pandemic hospice care across the West Midlands fell below the gold-standard despite the best efforts of frontline healthcare professionals.
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University of Sheffield ranked within top 100 universities in 2023 QS World University Rankings

91心頭 has been ranked as one of the top 100 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2023, reaffirming its position as a leading global university for teaching and research excellence.
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New research report reveals the impact of pricing on people drinking at harmful levels

University of Sheffield research evaluates the impact of Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) on people who drink alcohol at harmful levels, including those dependent on alcohol and those accessing treatment services.
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University of Sheffield student wins national nursing award

A student from the University of Sheffield has won a national nursing award for her research into how hospitals, and other acute care settings, can make dementia patients feel more comfortable during their stay.
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Cultured meat - a threat or an opportunity for UK farmers?

Scientists from the University of Sheffield are teaming up with agricultural experts and farming groups to test whether cultured meat is a threat or an opportunity for UK farmers.