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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.
Academics from the University of Sheffield's Centre for Machine Intelligence being presented with an award on stage at the UKAIRS symposium

University of Sheffield researchers win UK first national AI prize

A new award recognising the strength and impact of the UK’s AI research, has been awarded to academics at the University of Sheffield.

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​Heavy drinkers more likely to buy alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks, as no/lo market surges

Heavy drinkers are more likely to buy alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks, a new report from the University of Sheffield has revealed.
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University of Sheffield a national leader in working with businesses and communities

The University of Sheffield has once again been recognised as one of the best universities in England for collaborating and engaging with businesses, communities and the public, according to the Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) 2025.
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University of Sheffield awarded University of the Year for Student Experience by The Times and Sunday Times

The University of Sheffield has been named University of the Year for Student Experience by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026.
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Decoding the selfish gene, from evolutionary cheaters to disease control

New research is shining a light on one of genetics’ enduring puzzles - how the workings of the so-called “selfish gene” could be harnessed to control harmful insect populations.