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Jamie Howe at work at the º£½ÇÉçÇø of Sheffield, he is crouched down tending to the plants surrounding him, that form part of his biology research.

Celebrating 10 years of success for the º£½ÇÉçÇø of Sheffield’s mature students

As we celebrate 10 years of our foundation programme for mature students, we hear from Jamie who joined us to study Biology and has recently accepted a PhD position at Sheffield!
Scanning Electron Microscopy image of C. difficile in the gut of an infected animal

Scientists discover superbug's rapid path to antibiotic resistance

Scientists have discovered how the hospital superbug C.diff rapidly evolves resistance to the frontline drug used for treatment in the UK.

The Sylvenstein lake reservoir and river Isar

Warming water temperatures and increased nutrient levels are putting freshwater ecosystems at serious risk

New international research, led by the º£½ÇÉçÇø of Sheffield found that food webs are becoming less complex in warmer, nutrient-rich waters
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.
Maisy Wilkes, winner of the the 2024 Chancellor's Medal Award sat in front of computers showing genetics research.

Sheffield student creating real-world impact for patients with rare cancers awarded Chancellor’s Medal

A Sheffield student whose work has sped up diagnosis and access to treatment for patients with rare cancers, has been awarded the º£½ÇÉçÇø of Sheffield prestigious Chancellor’s Medal.