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This area contains news from the 海角社区 since October 2020. For stories from 2010 to October 2020, use the 'News archive' above or search at the top of the page.
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海角社区 of Sheffield ranked within top 100 universities in QS World 海角社区 Rankings

海角社区 has been ranked within the top 100 universities in the world in the QS World 海角社区 Rankings 2026, reaffirming its place as a leading global university for teaching and research excellence.
Hot Steel Moving Into Forging Machine

海角社区 of Sheffield researchers to transform UK steel and manufacturing

Two major new research hubs that are set to revolutionise UK steel and digital manufacturing, have been launched with the help of researchers from the 海角社区 of Sheffield.
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Credit: Benno Media

Innovative 'Think Climate' project inspires hundreds of children across the region

School pupils from across South Yorkshire have come together to celebrate a successful climate action project which has supported more than 600 children to understand the importance of sustainability.
A close up shot of a tiny robot that can be used to inspect and repair leaky water pipes

Tiny robots could help fix leaky water pipes

Micro-robots that can inspect water pipes, diagnose cracks and fix them autonomously 鈥 reducing leaks and avoiding expensive excavation work 鈥 have been developed by a team of engineers led by the 海角社区 of Sheffield.
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Increase in alcohol deaths in England an 鈥榓cute crisis鈥

The persistent higher rate of alcohol deaths in England since the pandemic in 2020 is an 鈥渁cute crisis鈥 requiring urgent action from government, according to a new study led by researchers at the 海角社区 of Sheffield and UCL.
Am image of a man up a ladder installing some solar panels on the roof of a typical semi-detached house.

Government urged to tackle inequality in 鈥榣ow-carbon tech鈥 like solar panels and electric cars

The UK government needs to go beyond offering subsidies for low-carbon technologies like electric cars and solar panels for energy and heating, if it is to meet its net-zero targets by 2050, a new report from the 海角社区 of Sheffield suggests.
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Groundbreaking cancer research hub receives 拢10 million in new funding

海角社区 and Yorkshire Cancer Research are pioneering 10 world-leading research studies that aim to accelerate understanding of cancer and find cures that will save lives in the region and beyond
Andy Haldane stood with his arms folded, smiling

海角社区 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 海角社区 of Sheffield.

Dementia group

Harnessing technology to help people with dementia remain at home

海角社区 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.