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This area contains news from the University 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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Leg amputation caused by arterial disease four times higher in disadvantaged areas

Research from the University of Sheffield has revealed leg amputation rates caused by arterial disease are four times as high in the most disadvantaged areas in England.

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University spinout company awarded £2.3 million to develop breakthrough therapies that address underlying causes of MND

Crucible Therapeutics and University of Sheffield secure a £2.3 million Innovate UK Biomedical Catalyst award to develop breakthrough siRNA therapies that address underlying causes of Motor Neuron Disease (MND).
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Dr Craig McClain photographing a whale shark off the coast of Cancun, Mexico. Photo by Dr Alistair Dove

New body-size database holds the key to saving marine life

A new tool which catalogues the maximum body size of marine animals is opening the door to a deeper understanding of the ocean’s biodiversity
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Unpaid carers providing more hours of care than ever, according to new Unpaid Care Dashboard

Unpaid carers are now providing more hours of care than ever, according to a new interactive digital dashboard, launched by the Centre for Care at the University of Sheffield.
An image of the 2022 UBC team holding their certificates.
Team Sheffiency (L-R: Omar Hazzazi, Matthew Owen, Lee Norris, Keke (Wendy) Su, Lola Doehring) receiving their certificates

Team Shefficiency awarded second place out of 128 teams in the University Business Challenge

Five students from Sheffield University Management School were ranked second in this year's University Business Challenge.
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University of Sheffield to research UK take-up of greener hydrogen-based fuels

Sheffield researchers are part of a new consortium investigating how the UK could increase its use of hydrogen and alternative liquid fuels, as part of the country’s commitment to reaching Net Zero by 2050.
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New study finally proves that birds are more colourful near the Equator

The long-held theory that birds closer to the equator are more colourful than birds nearer the poles has been proven by scientists at the University of Sheffield.
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Company born from University of Sheffield collaboration sold for $69 million

A company created with the support of University of Sheffield academics and alumni, whose cutting edge technology is helping to keep road users safe and bring down the cost of insurance, has been acquired in a deal worth approximately $69 million.
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Sheffield dentists help pave the way for sustainable oral healthcare

Dentists from the University of Sheffield are helping the oral healthcare sector move towards more environmentally friendly practices that will reduce the carbon footprint of the profession.