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Andy Haldane stood with his arms folded, smiling

СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield announces Andy Haldane as new Chancellor

A highly-respected British economist, who worked at the Bank of England between 1989 and 2021, has been announced as the new Chancellor of the СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield.

Dementia group
BRIDGES for dementia is underpinned by technology development work centred on lived experience, such as Dr Jennifer MacRitchie’s work with community groups to develop new musical technologies for people living with dementia. (photo credit: Kitty Turner).

Harnessing technology to help people with dementia remain at home

СŷÊÓƵ is leading one of four new networks which will boost the use and development of novel tools and technologies enabling people with dementia to remain independent at home for longer.
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СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield generates £4.82 billion for South Yorkshire and UK economies

СŷÊÓƵ generates over £4.82 billion for the UK economy and delivers a £6.40 return for every pound spent, according to a new report highlighting the Russell Group institution’s crucial role in driving economic growth.
Lung X-ray

Increased use of chest x-rays linked to earlier lung cancer diagnosis and improved survival

A groundbreaking study has revealed a significant link between the frequency of chest x-ray referrals from GPs and earlier diagnosis and improved survival rates for lung cancer patients.   

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New imaging technique uncovers protein abnormality in motor neurone disease

Scientists from the СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield’s Institute of Translational Neuroscience (SITraN) have helped to identify pathological abnormalities associated with motor neurone disease using a new imaging technique.

Older male patient and doctor consultation

New hope for prostate cancer: new form of immunotherapy could prevent resistance to hormone therapy 

Researchers from the СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield have found a new form of immunotherapy that could give men with prostate much more time before their cancer becomes resistant to hormone therapy
image of Firth Court, Sheffield.

СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield becomes signatory of new Concordat for the Environmental Sustainability of Research and Innovation Practice

СŷÊÓƵ has become one of the first 20 universities in the country to commit to new sustainability standards set out in the Concordat for the Environmental Sustainability of Research and Innovation Practice.
Water filled hole caused by mining surrounded by forest trees

Thousands of birds and fish threatened by mining for minerals

An increasing demand for metals and minerals is putting over four thousand vertebrate species at risk, with the raw materials needed for clean energy infrastructure often located in global biodiversity hotspots, a study has found.
Students stood outside Firth Court

СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield academics given highest honour by British Academy

Three academics from the СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield have been elected Fellows of the British Academy - the highest honour bestowed by the UK’s national academy for the humanities and social sciences.