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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
A stylised graphic image of the Unpaid Care Dashboard on a computer screen.

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.
'Seeking Resilience' an artists representation of a garden designed by student Camellia Hayes. Credit: India Hobson.

New generation of young designers showcase best of Sheffield talent at RHS Flower Show Tatton Park

Eight aspiring landscape architects from the University of Sheffield will be showcasing garden designs at this year’s RHS Flower Show Tatton Park.
Self Esteem singer Rebecca Lucy Taylor

Self Esteem singer Rebecca Lucy Taylor to be awarded honorary degree from University of Sheffield

Chart-topping Rebecca Lucy Taylor, better known by her stage name Self Esteem, will be made an honorary Doctor of Music at the University of Sheffield today (Monday 17 July 2023).
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University of Sheffield AMRC announces largest ever research project as part of new South Yorkshire Investment Zone

A groundbreaking new research and development facility has been announced as part of the new South Yorkshire Investment Zone.

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New initiative to tackle tooth decay in secondary school pupils

Researchers from the Universities of Sheffield, Cardiff, Leeds, York and Dundee conducted the BRIGHT trial to investigate a new school-based intervention aimed at reducing dental cavities in young people
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3D printed student rocket engine breaks record

A liquid rocket engine - similar to the kind used by pioneering space companies such as SpaceX - has been built using 3D printing by students at the University of Sheffield.