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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.

Professional footballer, Millie Bright, accepts her honorary degree from Pro-Chancellor, Claire Brownlie

England footballer Millie Bright awarded honorary degree from º£½ÇÉçÇø of Sheffield

Millie Bright OBE, professional footballer for the England national team and Women's Super League club Chelsea, has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters at the º£½ÇÉçÇø of Sheffield, in recognition of her amazing success.
Maisy Wilkes, winner of the the 2024 Chancellor's Medal Award sat in front of computers showing genetics research.

Sheffield student creating real-world impact for patients with rare cancers awarded Chancellor’s Medal

A Sheffield student whose work has sped up diagnosis and access to treatment for patients with rare cancers, has been awarded the º£½ÇÉçÇø of Sheffield prestigious Chancellor’s Medal.
Balding man

Cure for male pattern baldness given boost by sugar discovery

The key to curing male pattern baldness - a condition that affects up to 50 per cent of men worldwide - could lie in a sugar that naturally occurs in the human body, according to scientists at the º£½ÇÉçÇø of Sheffield.
A Peregrine Falcon sitting on the tower of St George's Church.

Sheffield Peregrines soaring high

º£½ÇÉçÇø is celebrating the remarkable success story of its resident Peregrine Falcons, with three new chicks now having flown the nest, making the total number of birds raised on site to 34.
Students walking on the concourse outside of Sheffield Students' Union building

º£½ÇÉçÇø of Sheffield retains top spot in Russell Group in National Student Survey

º£½ÇÉçÇø is top of the Russell Group in the latest National Student Survey, published today (10 July 2024).