Latest news News stories This area contains news from the University since October 2020. For stories from 2010 to October 2020, use the 'News archive' above or search at the top of the page. John Haggar, Hardy Orchid Society 28 May 2024 Orchids support seedlings through ‘parental nurture’ via shared underground fungal networks Orchid plants nurture their seedlings via an underground fungal network, new research from scientists at the University of Sheffield has revealed. 28 May 2024 Love has no age limit: Sexual Rights Charter helps to fill training gap to tackle age discrimination in sex and relationships in care homes New training designed to break down barriers and tackle discrimination older adults can face around sex and relationships is set to be rolled out in care homes across Sheffield, thanks to the University of Sheffield’s Sexual Rights Charter. 24 May 2024 Technician roadmap launched by University to shine spotlight on vital technical talent A new technical career route, aimed at supporting career progression for technicians and celebrating their vital contributions, has been launched at the University of Sheffield. 22 May 2024 Meet the students making video games for charity A new range of video games raising vital funds for UK charities has been developed by a team of students at the University of Sheffield. Search Recognition for Sheffield scientists involved in Covid-19 Lighthouse Labs project Staff and students at the University of Sheffield have been recognised for their role in helping to establish the Alderley Park Lighthouse Laboratory in Cheshire. 28 January 2021 Snub social media for citizen assemblies to heal divisions in society, researcher says Social media is where many people go to debate contentious political issues, but it might not be the best place for rational debate that delivers real change and heals divisions in society, according to new research from an academic at the University 27 January 2021 Sheffield sustainability expert contributes to carbon offsetting report Reducing emissions must be the priority for UK universities but carbon offsetting can also support the transition to net-zero, according to a briefing by experts from the COP26 Universities Network. 27 January 2021 New £1.6 million research project to support development of drug candidate for the treatment of motor neuron disease (MND) Researchers at the University of Sheffield have been awarded funding to support their partnership with Aclipse Therapeutics and advance the translational development of M102 - a drug candidate for the treatment of motor neuron disease. 26 January 2021 Newly-qualified doctor awarded Chancellor’s medal in recognition of her outstanding bravery in fight against pandemic A courageous newly-qualified doctor who has been helping to save lives at the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic has been awarded the Chancellor’s Medal from the University of Sheffield. 22 January 2021 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 117 Page 118 Page 119 Page 120 Current page 121 Page 122 Page 123 Page 124 Page 125 … Next page Next › Last page Last »