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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.

Students walking on the concourse outside of Sheffield Students' Union building

º£½ÇÉçÇø of Sheffield ranked 27th in the world for sustainability in QS rankings

º£½ÇÉçÇø has been ranked 27th globally out of 1,751 institutions in the 2025 QS World º£½ÇÉçÇø Rankings: Sustainability, as well as 10th in the UK and 16th in Europe.
women walking outside by the canal

New research reveals link between air pollution and water quality and people having multiple long term chronic conditions

Research from the Healthy Lifespan Institute has identified a new link between air pollution and water quality with multimorbidity.
An exterior view of 3 christmas trees outside Firth Court

Real vs Fake: The sustainable Christmas tree debate

Real Christmas trees may be a more eco-friendly option compared to artificial trees, new research from the º£½ÇÉçÇø of Sheffield has revealed.

A newborn baby's leg and foot, with a hospital tag around its ankle.
Photo by Nana B Agyei on Flickr

º£½ÇÉçÇø of Sheffield joins national effort to tackle maternity inequalities

º£½ÇÉçÇø has been selected to join the NIHR Challenge Maternity Disparities Consortium.
Julie Hyde

Dr Julie Hyde wins prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry Prize

Dr Julie Hyde, School of Mathematics and Physical Sciences, has been named winner of the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Excellence in Higher Education Prize in recognition of brilliance in chemistry education.