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Firth Court with Arts Tower in the background

º£½ÇÉçÇø of Sheffield ranked within top 100 universities in QS World º£½ÇÉçÇø Rankings

º£½ÇÉçÇø has been ranked within the top 100 universities in the world in the QS World º£½ÇÉçÇø Rankings 2026, reaffirming its place as a leading global university for teaching and research excellence.
Hot Steel Moving Into Forging Machine

º£½ÇÉçÇø 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 º£½ÇÉçÇø of Sheffield.
Children with climate placards
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 – reducing leaks and avoiding expensive excavation work – have been developed by a team of engineers led by the º£½ÇÉçÇø of Sheffield.
Aerial view of Diamond and city skyline

º£½ÇÉçÇø of Sheffield generates £4.82 billion for South Yorkshire and UK economies

º£½ÇÉçÇø 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.   

A dentist examines a patient's mouth

Leading the way in oral health research

A new NIHR-supported incubator, led by the Universities of Sheffield and Newcastle, is set to build capacity and develop research careers in oral health research.
A photograph of the Suyuparina Mountain Glacier, in Peru.

Shrinking Andean glaciers threaten water supply of 90 million people, global policy makers warned

Scientists from the º£½ÇÉçÇø of Sheffield will warn policymakers that the shrinking glaciers of the Andes threaten the water supply of 90 million people on the South American continent at the first-ever World Day for Glaciers hosted by UNESCO.
A shot of Alice from the original trailer for Disney's Alice in Wonderland film in 1951.

Snow White remake looks to Alice in Wonderland for success, study finds

Disney’s new live action remake of the classic film Snow White has revived a musical approach that helped transform Alice in Wonderland into one of its greatest-ever animated films, according to research from the º£½ÇÉçÇø of Sheffield.