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Estates and Facilities Management

Achieving excellence by developing, maintaining and investing in our world-class University with vision, purpose and pride. Preparation work for the University’s planned Central Teaching Laboratories ...
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Tuition fee refund policy 2026–27

These dates relate to students whose registration start date is 28 September 2026. The dates should be adjusted for cross-sessional students according to the ‘start of registration’ date. If your full ...
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Sheffield Centre for Health and Related Research

SCHARR is tackling some of the world’s biggest health challenges to improve the lives of people in the UK and around the world. Advisory group member Etta De Benedetti shared the EQUALD project policy ...
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Black holes: not endings, but beginnings? New research could revolutionise our understanding of the universe

New research suggests black holes may transition into ‘white holes’, ejecting matter and potentially even time back into the universe, defying our current understanding of these cosmic giants. The ...
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AI tool could speed up dementia diagnosis

A new digital tool that is able to look for early signs of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease more quickly and efficiently developed by University of Sheffield researchers with funding from the National ...
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First-in-human trial for regenerative cell therapy for sensorineural hearing loss approved

Rinri Therapeutics, a world leading spinout company from the University of Sheffield dedicated to transforming sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) with regenerative cell therapy, has received approval ...
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Boil, freeze, bubble, crack, repeat! Scientists simulate the Solar System’s ‘ice volcanoes’ in the lab

As pressure inside the chamber was lowered, the water began to bubble and boil, despite being cold. Boiling created vapour which transported heat away from the water, and the water cooled, reaching ...
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Solar technology could meet UK’s electricity needs without sacrificing farmland

Ambitious government plans for the expansion of solar farms could be achieved without sacrificing farmland, according to new research on a technology that could meet the UK’s electricity needs four ...
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Gentle cleansers kill viruses as effectively as harsh soaps, study finds

Scientists from the University of Sheffield’s Sheffield Dermatology Research (SDR) group tested multiple handwash products as part of the study. These included antibacterial soap, natural soap, foam ...
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1.2 million living in UK food deserts, studys shows

1.2 million people in the UK are living in low income areas where households struggle to buy affordable fresh fruit and vegetables, according to a new study.
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South Yorkshire Children and Young People's Health Research

South Yorkshire Children and Young People’s Health Research (SCYPHeR) aims to build collaboration between Sheffield Children’s Hospital, Sheffield Hallam University and the University of Sheffield and ...
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University of Sheffield strengthens top 100 global standing with 10-place rise in QS World University Rankings 2027

The University of Sheffield has been named 82nd best university in the world and 14th in the UK in the QS World University Rankings 2027 Sheffield strengthens its top 100 global standing with a ...