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An illustration of protein molecules. Credit: Getty

AI could accelerate protein engineering – key for developing new medicines

An AI approach developed by researchers from the University of Sheffield and AstraZeneca, could make it easier to design proteins needed for new treatments.
Two men stand in front of a manufacturing machining centre looking into a laptop.

University of Sheffield spinout company set to revolutionise advanced manufacturing

A pioneering new software company that is set to revolutionise advanced manufacturing, has been spun-out of the University of Sheffield.

SOC Professor Sue Yeandle

University of Sheffield Professor honoured by King in Birthday Honours

University of Sheffield Professor, Sue Yeandle, has been appointed OBE (Officer of the British Empire) in the King’s Birthday Honours.
male patient sat on hospital bed looking worried

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.

Factory 2020

Past innovators can offer us a guide to shaping the future of industry

Ahead of the launch of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) Data Cloud, our Vice-Chancellor Koen Lamberts and WANdisco CEO David Richards discuss the future of industry in The Times.
The view from underneath the wing of an ULTRA UAV during a test flight

Swarms of advanced UAVs to collect key environment data

Swarms of advanced unmanned aircraft are set to carry out aerial surveys of Antarctica – gathering crucial data on changes to the region’s environment and wildlife – as part of new research with engineers from the University of Sheffield.
A photo showing a number of students crossing the road with the Arts Tower in the background.

Sheffield students dedicate 33,000 hours volunteering in the local community

Dedicated students from the University of Sheffield have spent 33,443 hours volunteering to help the local community over the past 12 months.
The University of Sheffield's Diamond building seen in the Sheffield skyline

University of Sheffield highlighted as one of England’s best for working with businesses

The University of Sheffield has been recognised as one of the best universities in the country for working with businesses, developing IP, commercialising research and public and community engagement.
Black History Month 2021

University celebrates Black History Month 2022

This annual celebration is an opportunity to reflect and celebrate Black people, history and culture, as we reaffirm our position as an inclusive and diverse university.