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This area contains news from the 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ 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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Cutting-edge MRI could revolutionise diagnosis of common heart problem aortic stenosis

Scientists have developed cutting-edge MRI technology to diagnose a common heart problem more quickly and accurately than ever before. 
Ernest Wright workshop

9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ helps historic Sheffield scissor maker sharpen its edge

A historic Sheffield scissor maker is gaining new insights into the traditional craftsmanship that it has used to lovingly handcraft scissors for over a century through a collaboration with the 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ of Sheffield.
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FDA approves trial to advance pioneering treatment for Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP)

The US Food and Drug Administation (FDA) has approved BlackfinBio Limited’s Phase 1/2 clinical trial for its novel adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene therapy targeting Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP) Type 47 (SPG47).
Crowds being wowed at May Fayre 2023

Sheffield’s family fun Weston Park May Fayre is back!

The May Fayre, a day of free family entertainment in the heart of Sheffield, is back in the city for 2025, thanks to a partnership between the 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ of Sheffield and Sheffield City Council.
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Harvesting the sun twice: Agrivoltaics shows promise for sustainable food, energy and water management in East Africa

Combining solar power production with agriculture can significantly boost crop yields, conserve water and generate low-carbon electricity for areas particularly vulnerable to climate change, a new study has shown.
John Crane

New 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ of Sheffield and John Crane partnership to drive clean energy innovation

9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ has launched a new partnership with John Crane, a global leader in rotating equipment solutions and energy transition technologies and services.
Professor Timothy O'Farrell in the National 6G Radio Systems Facility at the 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ of Sheffield

9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ of Sheffield engineering professor set to drive development of 6G networks

A 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ of Sheffield professor is set to play a key role in developing the next generation of mobile networks - 6G - after being awarded a new Research Chair from the Royal Academy of Engineering.

microscope image of MRSA bacteria

MRSA's double defence against antibiotics

Scientists have discovered the mechanism which allows the superbug Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) to become highly resistant to antibiotics, paving the way for new approaches to control infectious disease.
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Minimum pricing for tobacco could help to reduce smoking rates in Scotland, new research suggests

New research from the 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ of Sheffield has assessed the potential effectiveness of minimum pricing policies for tobacco that could help reduce smoking rates and improve health in Scotland.