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Meihong Wang, James Marshall, Ian Reaney

University of Sheffield academics elected Fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering

Three academics from the University of Sheffield have been elected Fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering in recognition of their outstanding impact across the engineering and technology sectors.
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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.
Students walking on the concourse with the University of Sheffield's Students' Union and Firth Court buildings on either side

University of Sheffield committed to supporting refugees

The University of Sheffield is continuing its commitment to supporting people who are fleeing war and persecution, with 10 refugee scholarships that are open for applications.
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New programme to move potential MND drugs into clinical trials faster

A ground-breaking experimental medicine programme that will enable researchers to more rapidly screen potential drugs in people with motor neuron disease (MND) has been announced today (21 June 2023) on MND Awareness Day.
Urban Flows van retrofitting homes in Doncaster

South Yorkshire Sustainability Centre will help region meet net-zero targets and create new jobs

The South Yorkshire Sustainability Centre (SYSC) is the first centre of its kind in the UK, connecting world-leading academic research with local businesses, public sector organisations and charities to overcome challenges like decarbonisation.
Arthur Scargill

Arthur Scargill archive acquired by the University of Sheffield Library

The archive of Arthur Scargill, activist and former President of the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) from 1982-2002, has been acquired by the University of Sheffield Library Special Collections, Heritage and Archives.
Sheffield city skyline at dusk

Yorkshire and North East facing productivity gap challenge

Cities in Yorkshire and Humberside and the North East are lagging behind the rest of the UK when it comes to productivity, but have enormous potential for growth and prosperity, a new briefing from The Productivity Institute (TPI) has found.