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Data to make South Yorkshire an even better place

9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ of Sheffield data scientist Dan Olner is part of the pioneering team working with Y-PERN (The Yorkshire & Humber Policy Engagement and Research Network), the new partnership linking the worlds of academia and local government.
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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 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ of Sheffield and AstraZeneca, could make it easier to design proteins needed for new treatments.
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

9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ 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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9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ 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 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ of Sheffield.

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Data and Design Hackathon 2025

9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ of Sheffield students work with industry leaders for week long project on data and design solutions to real-world problems
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9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ spinout secures £9m funding to address new markets and boost R&D

Phlux Technology, a 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ spinout, developing infrared sensor technology, has announced a successful £9 million Series A funding round.
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New city centre home for university analytics spinout

FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics a 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ 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.
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Sheffield students put to the test in Siemens competition

In collaboration with Siemens, the university's Digital Innovation Zone (DIZ) recently hosted an exciting 'Digitally Designed Stories' competition, culminating in a showcase of exceptional student talent and ingenuity.