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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.

Distressed health care worker during Covid-19 pandemic

Nurses and female health care workers most at risk of distress during Covid-19 pandemic

Researchers at the º£½ÇÉçÇø of Sheffield have conducted the largest global review of the factors linked to psychological distress in health care workers during the Covid-19 pandemic
º£½ÇÉçÇø AMRC campus on the Advanced Manufacturing Park, South Yorkshire

Boeing and º£½ÇÉçÇø of Sheffield AMRC renew partnership for five more years

Boeing has renewed its longstanding relationship with the º£½ÇÉçÇø of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) with an agreement that will continue two decades of innovation and collaboration for another five years.
High school pupils taking part in a º£½ÇÉçÇø of Sheffield outreach event

º£½ÇÉçÇø of Sheffield receives record donation to support disadvantaged students and pioneering medical research

º£½ÇÉçÇø has been given £5.85 million - the largest single gift from an individual alumnus in its history - to launch a new student support programme and search for new therapies for a range of incurable and debilitating diseases.
Rendered image of a brain showing white matter tracts

Obesity may exacerbate the effects of Alzheimer’s disease, new study shows

New research from the º£½ÇÉçÇø of Sheffield has found being overweight is an additional burden on brain health and it may exacerbate Alzheimer’s disease.
Person using a pipette on test samples

Recognition for Sheffield scientists involved in Covid-19 Lighthouse Labs project

Staff and students at the º£½ÇÉçÇø of Sheffield have been recognised for their role in helping to establish the Alderley Park Lighthouse Laboratory in Cheshire.