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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 bowl of roasted mopane caterpillar at a market in Zimbabwe

Insect-based foods could help tackle malnutrition

Scientists at the º£½ÇÉçÇø of Sheffield are helping to tackle malnutrition in Zimbabwe through the mass development of an insect-based porridge.
A close up of the face of a bee against a black background

Next generation of autonomy inspired by insects being developed by º£½ÇÉçÇø of Sheffield spin out

Engineers from the º£½ÇÉçÇø of Sheffield are developing the next generation of autonomy as part of a pioneering new spin out company.
Computer simulation showing bacteria moving and colliding

The tortoise and hare: how moving slower allows groups of bacteria to spread across surfaces

Scientists have found that bacterial groups spread more rapidly over surfaces when the individuals inside them move slowly, a discovery that may shed light on how bacteria spread within the body during infections.
DNA samples in a Petri dish

º£½ÇÉçÇø of Sheffield and Pfizer lead new €25.5 million project to accelerate development of Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products

The º£½ÇÉçÇø and Pfizer have today launched a new consortium which aims to standardize and accelerate the development of Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs), allowing potentially transformative treatments to reach patients sooner.
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Dedicated mesothelioma research centre launched at the º£½ÇÉçÇø of Sheffield

º£½ÇÉçÇø is set to lead the way in pioneering patient-led mesothelioma research after being specially selected to launch the Mesothelioma UK Research Centre - Sheffield (MURC-S).