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. 7 May 2024 Kes recognised as British classic and landmark in world cinema Ken Loach's 1969 drama Kes has been recognised as a British classic and a landmark in world cinema, by a new book published by the British Film Institute (BFI). 6 May 2024 Zoo and aquarium visits influence people to change behaviour and be more sustainable Visiting zoos and aquariums can influence positive behavioural changes and attitudes, a new study has found. 1 May 2024 Longer-life smart MOPO batteries bringing renewable energy to Africa Longer-life MOPO Batteries that can help communities off-grid or with unstable power networks in Africa access clean and affordable energy, are being developed with the help of engineers from the University of Sheffield. 30 April 2024 New research to investigate protein that fuels breast cancer Researchers from the University of Sheffield are investigating how breast cancer cells survive and grow, thanks to new funding from Breast Cancer Now. Search Accelerating research in severe mental illness Collaborative research led by the Healthy Lifespan Institute at the University of Sheffield that will create new approaches for diagnosis, treatment and support for people with Borderline Personality Disorder, has been awarded a share of £22.5m. 27 February 2024 Field trials reveal crushed rock boosts carbon removal and improves crop yields Crushed rock can remove around 3-4 tonnes of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) per hectare per year and improve crop yields, results of a pioneering study have shown. 26 February 2024 Side effects of wide scale forestation could reduce carbon removal benefits by up to a third The side effects of large-scale forestation initiatives could reduce the CO2 removal benefits by up to a third, a pioneering study has found. 21 February 2024 Growing leafy greens set to get greener due to Sheffield research into sustainable farming A new way to create synthetic fertilisers from waste by-products, which could provide a cost-effective, low-carbon alternative to current synthetic fertilisers for the UK's farming industry, is being developed by the University of Sheffield. 21 February 2024 University of Sheffield’s Energy Innovation Centre partners with Drax to advance carbon capture research Renewable energy company Drax has become the latest founder member of the University of Sheffield’s newly-launched Energy Innovation Centre, to drive forward research into next generation carbon capture technology. 20 February 2024 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Current page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 … Next page Next › Last page Last »