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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
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.
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Teenagers fleeing war helped to become future community leaders by University of Sheffield

Teenagers who have fled war or persecution in their home country are taking part in a new training programme, launched by the University of Sheffield, to help them become future community leaders.
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New study to measure effect of dietary supplement from tomatoes on men with fertility issues

Sheffield scientists have teamed up with Jessop Fertility to look at the effect of LactoLycopene, a simple diet supplement containing a compound found in cooked tomatoes, on sperm quality in men attending fertility clinics.
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Cost of unpaid care in England and Wales now exceeds that of NHS budget

The value of unpaid care in England and Wales is now estimated to be £162 billion, exceeding that of the entire NHS budget in England for health service spending, which by comparison was £156 billion for 2020-21.
Lumbar Puncture - treatment for MND

FDA approves drug which helps to slow progression of rare form of MND

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the US has authorised the first approved drug for a rare form of motor neurone disease (MND) based on the results of a Phase 3 clinical trial completed at the University of Sheffield.
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University of Sheffield's Students’ Union voted best in UK for sixth year running

The University of Sheffield's Students’ Union has been voted the Whatuni Student Choice Award 2023 for Best Students' Union, for the sixth year in a row.