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This area contains news from the º£½ÇÉçÇø since October 2020. For stories from 2010 to October 2020, use the 'News archive' above or search at the top of the page.
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.

Firth court

º£½ÇÉçÇø of Sheffield achieves seven top 100 spots in global subject rankings

º£½ÇÉçÇø is one of the world’s leading universities for teaching and research, according to a subject ranking published today (Wednesday 28 October 2020).
A shot of a male student from behind walking alone down a road.

º£½ÇÉçÇø of Sheffield enhances support for student care leavers through Care Leaver Covenant

In celebration of Care Leavers’ Week (26 October - 1 November), the º£½ÇÉçÇø of Sheffield has announced it has become a signatory of the Government’s Care Leaver Covenant (CLC).
Water

New biofilms study could lead to a more sustainable water industry

Slightly reducing the amount of disinfectant residuals we use to maintain clean drinking water could deliver significant improvements to water quality while making our drinking water systems more sustainable.
A smart watch tracking the wearers vitals

Festival of Social Science to highlight our ability to adapt to new challenges and solve complex problems

The UK’s Festival of Social Science is heading back to the º£½ÇÉçÇø of Sheffield this November to help us explore new perspectives on our future and reorganise our ways of living following the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Vascular dementia

Arthritis drug to be investigated as possible treatment for vascular dementia

Scientists from the º£½ÇÉçÇø of Sheffield and º£½ÇÉçÇø of Manchester have been awarded £265,000 from the British Heart Foundation, to investigate the links between vascular dementia and heart disease.