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A depiction of a 'white hole'
Credit: Philip Drury, º£½ÇÉçÇø of Sheffield

Black holes: not endings, but beginnings? New research could revolutionise our understanding of the universe

Our understanding of black holes, time and the mysterious dark energy that dominates the universe could be revolutionised, as new º£½ÇÉçÇø of Sheffield research helps unravel the mysteries of the cosmos.
Rivers of Reading activity hosted by Dr Sabine Little
An example of the Rivers of Reading activity hosted by Dr Sabine Little. Credit: Toby Little

º£½ÇÉçÇø of Sheffield helping children to create a ‘Reading River’ for World Book Day®

World Book Day® has teamed up with the º£½ÇÉçÇø of Sheffield to celebrate the importance of reading and help children chart their personal reading journey for this year’s event on 6 March 2025.
illustration of DNA molecule

Sheffield researchers help discover previously unidentified genes linked to rare diseases

A landmark study has found 69 previously unidentified genetic determinants of rare disease, including uncommon forms of kidney disease and diabetes.

A farmer sitting in a field with sheep grazing in the distance.

Impact of Covid on farmers' mental health explored in new study

Farmers' mental health and resilience, and the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic, will be the focus of a major new research project.
A stock image of a person browsing the alcohol aisle in a supermarket.

New study reveals how the first lockdown impacted alcohol consumption

A new report from the º£½ÇÉçÇø of Sheffield has revealed the impact the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic has had on alcohol consumption in Scotland and England.
Campus looking green

º£½ÇÉçÇø of Sheffield joins the Race to Zero to achieve zero carbon emissions

º£½ÇÉçÇø has joined the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Race to Zero campaign to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, and has set its own target to be carbon neutral by 2038.

elephant tusks in a pile

Wildlife trade drives declines of over 60% in species abundance, according to new research

International wildlife trade is causing declines of over 60 per cent in the abundance of species but there is little research on the impacts of this severe threat to global wildlife, according to researchers.

Genetic testing

New study suggests genetic testing could be appropriate for all motor neurone disease patients

Research from the Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN) suggests that routine genetic testing may be appropriate for all MND patients and could impact disease subclassification and clinical care.