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New video game could slash years off neurodiversity diagnosis wait times

A new video game to aid diagnosis is under development that will allow clinicians to identify neurodiverse traits in real-time and could pave the way for faster, more accessible support.
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UK University collaboration to cure childhood gut disease with stem cell therapy

Researchers from Sheffield, Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health and Queen’s Belfast are developing a revolutionary stem cell therapy for a rare, life-threatening disease in newborns that currently requires invasive surgery.

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Advanced virtual simulations set to reshape care for patients with multiple long-term conditions

Advanced virtual simulation could revolutionise NHS care for those living with multiple long term health conditions thanks to a major new £6.1 million research partnership led by the University of Sheffield.
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Shaped in Sheffield, improving lives everywhere

A new technique to safely scan children’s lungs, an ambitious project to restore hearing loss and improving the employment rights for unpaid carers are just three projects shaped in Sheffield that are improving lives everywhere.
Artist's impression of the Rolls-Royce SMR plant
Artist's impression of the Rolls-Royce SMR plant

Rolls-Royce SMR will build Britain’s next generation of nuclear power plants

The University of Sheffield AMRC has welcomed news that Rolls-Royce SMR has been selected as the preferred bidder to partner with Great British Energy – Nuclear to develop small modular reactors for the UK.
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Sheffield launches powerful new alliance to transform adult social care

Excitement is building across Sheffield as a ground-breaking initiative takes shape to reshape the landscape of adult social care.

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Data and Design Hackathon 2025

University of Sheffield students work with industry leaders for week long project on data and design solutions to real-world problems
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University spinout secures £9m funding to address new markets and boost R&D

Phlux Technology, a University spinout, developing infrared sensor technology, has announced a successful £9 million Series A funding round.
FourJaw cofounders Chris Iveson and Robin Hartley

New city centre home for university analytics spinout

FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics a University of Sheffield spinout, has embarked on the next phase of its growth journey by moving to a new headquarters at Pennine Five in Sheffield City Centre.