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Starving cancer’s fuel source could boost treatment effectiveness

Targeting how cancer cells adapt and survive in nutrient-deprived environments could slow tumour growth and make existing treatments more effective, according to new University of Sheffield research.
Musicians from across Sheffield gathered at the City Hall to show their support for the city's music scene
Musicians from across Sheffield gathered at the City Hall to show their support for the sector

Sheffield artists log 1.85 billion Spotify streams in a single quarter as new report outlines blueprint for city's musical future

Sheffield’s top artists such as Arctic Monkeys, Bring Me The Horizon and Def Leppard are racking up over 1.85 billion Spotify streams in a single quarter, reaching a combined global fanbase of over 100 million listeners, according to a new report.
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University of Sheffield named University of the Year runner-up in the North and North East in The Times Good University Guide 2027

The University of Sheffield has been named University of the Year runner-up in the North and North East, in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027.
Staff celebrating the 20th anniversary of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Facility (CRF): Sheffield.
Staff celebrating the 20th anniversary of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Facility (CRF): Sheffield.

Two decades and thousands of transformed lives: Clinical research facility celebrates 20th anniversary

Sheffield’s NIHR Clinical Research Facility has played a crucial role in helping to advance care in South Yorkshire and beyond.
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Home testing kits could bridge the cervical screening gap for disabled women, new study finds

Home testing kits for cervical cancer risk could be a game-changer for reducing health inequalities for physically disabled women, according to a new study revealing that over 50 per cent would prefer a self-test over a traditional clinic visit.
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University of Sheffield chases historic win in city’s biggest student sporting event

Students at the University of Sheffield are preparing for one of the biggest nights in the city’s student sporting calendar as the annual Varsity ice hockey match against Sheffield Hallam University returns.
Hot Steel Moving Into Forging Machine

University of Sheffield ready to support UK Steel Strategy

The University of Sheffield stands ready to support the UK’s new steel strategy, which has been announced this week (19 March 2026).
image shows the quadrangle of Firth Court. Firth Court is a traditional red brick university building and quad features a lawn, trees and central water feature.

University of Sheffield named in top 50 most international universities in the world for 2026

The University of Sheffield has been named as one of the ‘most international universities in the world’ for 2026, according to Times Higher Education
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£14m fundraising success boosts Sheffield’s future as a global neuroscience leader

The University of Sheffield has reached a historic £14 million fundraising milestone to support the expansion of its world-renowned neuroscience institute to accelerate pioneering research into devastating diseases like Motor Neuron Disease (MND).